Why doesn't Gynura bicolor grow when planted on a balcony?

Gynura bicolor is relatively easy to grow, so much so that some gardeners say even a pot can grow it, and indeed it really is fairly easy, but a netizen asked about their own situation, which in most cases is a soil problem.

Gynura bicolor is suited to growing in moist, fertile, deep soil rich in organic matter, and it is recommended to mix garden soil, leaf mold, organic fertilizer and sandy soil before planting.

Gynura bicolor likes to grow in a warm environment, with a suitable growing temperature of 21°C to 29°C. It is not cold-resistant, and when the winter temperature drops below 9°C it may die. In summer it dislikes high temperatures and strong light, and excessively high temperatures will cause its leaves to lose water.

Gynura bicolor needs a large amount of water during growth, and one week after the seedlings are planted they should be watered once mixed with organic fertilizer. Normally it can be watered once a day, and in summer watering should depend on whether the soil is dry or moist, with the soil just slightly moist being enough.

Summer and autumn each year are the suitable seasons for cuttings. Before taking cuttings, first rake the soil level so that it remains in a loose state, then cut cuttings of about 9 cm from the plant, remove the large leaves and insert them into the soil about 6 cm deep.