African Violet

Azalea

About African Violet and Azalea

African Violet

Azalea

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Eastern Africa

Types

Perennial

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica

Number of Varieties

4000010

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Habitat

gardens, Tropical regions, Woods

Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99998-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

5.10 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Blue

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Requires extensive pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'

Common Name

African violet

Evergreen Azalea

In Hindi

अफ्रीकी वायलेट

Azalea

In German

African Violet

Azalee

In French

African Violet

azalée

In Spanish

Violeta africana

azalea

In Greek

African Violet

αζάλεα

In Portuguese

Violet africano

Azalea

In Polish

African Violet

azalia

In Latin

African Violet

Azalea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Ericales

Family

Gesnariaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Cyrtandroideae

Ericoideae

Number of Species

211024

1 27800

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Properties of African Violet and Azalea

Wondering what are the properties of African Violet and Azalea? We provide you with everything About African Violet and Azalea. African Violet doesn't have thorns and Azalea doesn't have thorns. Also African Violet does not have fragrant flowers. African Violet has allergic reactions like and Azalea has allergic reactions like . 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 Azalea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of African Violet and Azalea

Season and care of African Violet and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about African Violet and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Violet is Loam and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral and for Azalea is Acidic.

African Violet and Azalea Physical Information

African Violet and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of African Violet and Azalea are as follows:

African Violet flower color: White and Blue
African Violet leaf color: Green
Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of African Violet and Azalea

Care of African Violet and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning and Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.