How to Water Your Purple Passion Plant (Gynura aurantiaca)

How to water

Feel the soil, the top layer (about 1 inches) should be dry before giving more water. If the soil is still wet you risk giving the plant too much water and it can rot.

If the soil is wet - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.

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Water over the soil

Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

Purple Passion likes water but still likes to dry up between waterings så make sure that the drainage holes works perfectly and that it's planted in fast draining soil
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Bottom watering

Fill the plant tray with water
Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
Wait for about 10 minutes
Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

Water bath

Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
Put the plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
After 1 hour, check that the plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

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When should I water my Purple Passion (Gynura aurantiaca)?

Water your Purple Passion plant when the top layer of soil, about one inch deep, feels dry to the touch. If the soil is still wet, wait a couple of days before watering again to prevent rot.

How do I properly water my Purple Passion plant from the top?

To top water, pour water over the soil until it drains from the bottom of the pot. Always remove any collected water from the drainage tray to prevent your plant from sitting in it.

What is the process for bottom watering a Gynura aurantiaca?

To bottom water, fill a plant tray with water and place the pot in it, ensuring the soil touches the water. Let it soak for about 10 minutes, then check the soil moisture and remove any excess water from the tray.

How do I water my Purple Passion using a water bath?

Submerge the pot in a bucket of lukewarm water until all the soil is covered and bubbles stop. Lift the pot to drain excess water, then place it back and check after an hour to ensure it's not standing in water.

Can I only use bottom watering for my Purple Passion plant?

While bottom watering is effective, it doesn't rinse away salts and minerals. It's important to also water your plant from the top occasionally to flush these out.

How to Water Your Purple Passion Plant

Feel the soil to check for dryness; the top inch should be dry before watering.

Pour water slowly over the soil until it begins to run out from the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot.

If a tray is used, remove any collected water immediately after watering.

If watering under a tap, ensure water has completely stopped draining from the pot before moving the plant.