Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Africa
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Blue
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires extensive pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
African violet
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
Bog Rosemary
In German
African Violet
Rosmarinheide
In French
African Violet
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Violeta africana
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
African Violet
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Violet africano
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
African Violet
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
African Violet
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Gesnariaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Not Available
Andromeda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyrtandroideae
Vaccinioideae
Properties of African Violet and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of African Violet and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About African Violet and Bog Rosemary. African Violet doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also African Violet does not have fragrant flowers. African Violet has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of African Violet and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of African Violet and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about African Violet and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Violet is Loam and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
African Violet and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
African Violet and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of African Violet and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
African Violet leaf color: Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of African Violet and Bog Rosemary
Care of African Violet and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer African Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.