Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Blue
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires extensive pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
African violet
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
Allamanda
In German
African Violet
Allamanda
In French
African Violet
Allamanda
In Spanish
Violeta africana
Allamanda
In Greek
African Violet
Allamanda
In Portuguese
Violet africano
Allamanda
In Polish
African Violet
Allamanda
In Latin
African Violet
Allamanda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Not Available
Allamanda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apocyneae
Subfamily
Cyrtandroideae
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of African Violet and Allamanda
Wondering what are the properties of African Violet and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About African Violet and Allamanda. African Violet doesn't have thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also African Violet does not have fragrant flowers. African Violet has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Allamanda has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 African Violet and Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of African Violet and Allamanda
Season and care of African Violet and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about African Violet and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Violet is Loam and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Violet and Allamanda Physical Information
African Violet and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of African Violet and Allamanda are as follows:
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
African Violet leaf color: Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of African Violet and Allamanda
Care of African Violet and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer African Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.