Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Gesnariaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Not Available
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Cyrtandroideae
Ericoideae
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 no allergic reactions and Azalea 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 Azalea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
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:
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.