Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires extensive pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
African violet
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
Firecracker penstemon
In German
African Violet
Kracher penstemon
In French
African Violet
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Violeta africana
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
African Violet
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Violet africano
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
African Violet
petarda penstemon
In Latin
African Violet
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Gesnariaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cyrtandroideae
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Properties of African Violet and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of African Violet and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About African Violet and Firecracker Penstemon. African Violet doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also African Violet does not have fragrant flowers. African Violet has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of African Violet and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of African Violet and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about African Violet and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Violet is Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
African Violet and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
African Violet and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of African Violet and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
African Violet leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of African Violet and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of African Violet and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer African Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.