I need to get this plant (Velvet Plant). If anyone could provide a cutting or small plant, I am happy to pay for your assistance. Thanks

ooooh...I'm so jealous!! I only had one of those and I killed it. Just the fact that its growing at an explosive rate should tell you its perfectly happy even if it is a bit different than the others. Color me green.

Hi Purple, First, congrats on getting your PP to flower. Even though they have a strange smell, they're interesting. Cute. IMO. PP is one of the prettiest purple-leaf plants around..Ever notice when sun shines on foliage, fuzzy hairs high-light? Purple color deepens? Many moons ago, 'lived in an appt so plants remained indoors year round,' I had a PP that, like you mentioned, reached the floor. It lived many years, insect-free. The 3rd floor appartment had windows facing all four directions, so light wasn't a problem. During summer, PP hung before NE windows...winter, SW windows. To be honest, there were times PP tips grew spindly...they were simply trimmed off. No biggie..come spring, new growth sprouted. Besides, rooting PP in water was no more difficult than breathing air. My PP lived many years. Well, it did until ex and I seperated. Don't want to go in details, but he killed it..among other plants. It was years before I decided to buy another..In fact, we were living here. I purchased a variegated PP, 'not as pretty,' and standard. Not two weeks went by when I noticed both had Mealy. Mealy is one insect I cannot rid/kill. Mealy were living on top, inner crown. They did quite a bit of leaf damage, so instead of risking other plants' lives, they were tossed. A year or so went by and I bought another..Same problem: Mealy Bugs. It too went in the trash. So, although PP's are my favorite purple plant, I give up. Can't fight or better yet, win the Mealy battle. :) Please keep us posted..I'd like to see a 21st century PP grow to the floor. :) Toni

Hi Runs. I agree...shipping has gotten so high the last couple years. Not only at Accents but other nurseries and sellers on Ebay. It makes me so upset when I order 'one' plant for 4.99, pay 8.00 for shipping, then once the package arrives, check postage to find it's $2 and change. I guess some sellers feel they have to get the boxes, paper/stuffing, wrapping, go to the PO, etc.. It should be S&H. Some sellers charge more than Accents, a few the actual price. Problem is, when one wants 'X' plant, they'll pay the extra cost, especially hard to locate plants. Purple Passion/Gynura is fairly common. They're sold at HD, grocery stores, and Walmart. If you can find one locally.. I noticed Accents has a variegated PP. See, if I really wanted this plant, 'which I wouldn't mind having,', lol, I'd pay the shipping. Also, Accents plants are so well wrapped, healthy, pest free, and good size. But, keep looking around your area. If I had a PP I'd send you a cutting, but unfortunately, I don't. Sorry. Toni