Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Herbaceous perennial
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas
Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, chest congestion, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM italicum
GYNURA aurantiaca
Common Name
Curry Plant, Gold Strawflower
Purple Velvet Plant
In Hindi
करी संयंत्र
gynura aurantiaca
In German
Currykraut
aurantiaca Gynura
In French
Usine de Curry
aurantiaca Gynura
In Spanish
planta de Curry
aurantiaca gynura
In Greek
φυτό Curry
Gynura aurantiaca
In Portuguese
Curry planta
Gynura aurantiaca
In Polish
curry roślin
Gynura aurantiaca
In Latin
Curry plant
Gynura aurantiaca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Curry Plant and Purple Velvet Plant
Season and care of Curry Plant and Purple Velvet Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Curry Plant and Purple Velvet Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Curry Plant season is Summer and Fall and Purple Velvet Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Curry Plant is Loam, Sand and for Purple Velvet Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Curry Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Velvet Plant is Neutral.
Curry Plant and Purple Velvet Plant Physical Information
Curry Plant and Purple Velvet Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Curry Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Purple Velvet Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Curry Plant and Purple Velvet Plant are as follows:
Curry Plant flower color: Yellow
Curry Plant leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Purple Velvet Plant flower color: White, Orange and Orange Red
- Purple Velvet Plant leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Curry Plant and Purple Velvet Plant
Care of Curry Plant and Purple Velvet Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Curry Plant pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Velvet Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Curry Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Velvet Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.