Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Melanesia
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Herbaceous perennial
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Orange, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GYNURA aurantiaca
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Purple Velvet Plant
Celery
In Hindi
gynura aurantiaca
अजवायन
In German
aurantiaca Gynura
Sellerie
In French
aurantiaca Gynura
Céleri
In Spanish
aurantiaca gynura
Apio
In Greek
Gynura aurantiaca
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
Gynura aurantiaca
Aipo
In Polish
Gynura aurantiaca
Seler
In Latin
Gynura aurantiaca
apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Velvet Plant and Celery
Season and care of Purple Velvet Plant and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Velvet Plant and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Velvet Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Velvet Plant is Loam and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Purple Velvet Plant is Neutral and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Velvet Plant and Celery Physical Information
Purple Velvet Plant and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Velvet Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Purple Velvet Plant and Celery are as follows:
Purple Velvet Plant flower color: White, Orange and Orange Red
Purple Velvet Plant leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Purple Velvet Plant and Celery
Care of Purple Velvet Plant and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Velvet Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Purple Velvet Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.