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Each deep green leaf is covered in fine violet hairs that give the entire plant a velvety, almost electric-purple appearance, especially when grown in bright light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as Velvet Vine or Purple Velvet Plant, it starts relatively upright before developing longer, trailing stems, making it an excellent choice for shelves, plant stands and hanging displays. It grows quickly under good conditions and can be pinched regularly to encourage a fuller, bushier plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright, indirect light is ideal. Good light helps maintain the strongest purple coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow the upper layer of potting mix to begin drying before watering thoroughly. 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