Question
I kind of jumped on the train with your last answer re. china dolls.  Mine keeps getting taller.  I have it in the most protected sun spot I have.  May have to get a plant light.  I wanted to trim it, but when I saw your comment on pruning, I knew I could do that.  Very impressed.  Went to make a comment & couldn't find out how.  
I used to have a purple velvet plant many years ago.  Are they still available & where?  I am in Northern CA.
Thanks so much for your help.    Joan Brown

Answer
Hi Joan,

Thanks for taking the time to make your positive comments. Much appreciated!

The Gynura aurantiaca was once commonly available, but for some reason that is no longer so. They show up sporadically at retailers such as Home Depot. I did a search and did find a link that may help you:

http://www.nextag.com/gynura-aurantiaca/shop-html


Please let me know if any of this is unclear or if you have any additional questions.

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