Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Melanesia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Herbaceous perennial
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge
Hillside, Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Orange, Orange Red
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Headache, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GYNURA aurantiaca
CASTANEA pumila
Common Name
Purple Velvet Plant
Chinquapin
In Hindi
gynura aurantiaca
बौना शाहबलूत
In German
aurantiaca Gynura
Zwergkastanien
In French
aurantiaca Gynura
châtaignier nain
In Spanish
aurantiaca gynura
el castaño enano
In Greek
Gynura aurantiaca
νάνος καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Gynura aurantiaca
νάνος καστανιάς
In Polish
Gynura aurantiaca
krasnolud kasztan
In Latin
Gynura aurantiaca
P. castaneis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Cherokee
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Purple Velvet Plant and Chinquapin
Wondering what are the properties of Purple Velvet Plant and Chinquapin? We provide you with everything About Purple Velvet Plant and Chinquapin. Purple Velvet Plant doesn't have thorns and Chinquapin doesn't have thorns. Also Purple Velvet Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Purple Velvet Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Chinquapin has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Purple Velvet Plant and Chinquapin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Purple Velvet Plant and Chinquapin
Season and care of Purple Velvet Plant and Chinquapin is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Velvet Plant and Chinquapin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Velvet Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinquapin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Velvet Plant is Loam and for Chinquapin is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Purple Velvet Plant is Neutral and for Chinquapin is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Velvet Plant and Chinquapin Physical Information
Purple Velvet Plant and Chinquapin physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Velvet Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chinquapin height is 610.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Velvet Plant and Chinquapin are as follows:
Purple Velvet Plant flower color: White, Orange and Orange Red
Purple Velvet Plant leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Chinquapin flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinquapin leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Purple Velvet Plant and Chinquapin
Care of Purple Velvet Plant and Chinquapin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Velvet Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinquapin pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Purple Velvet Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinquapin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.