Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Africa
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Mountain Fire , Variegata , Purity , Red Mill
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue
White, Red, Light Pink, Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate to elliptical
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
stem tip cuttings
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
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires extensive pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
dieback, Leaf spot, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
PIERIS japonica
Common Name
African violet
Japanese Andromeda
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
Japanese pieris
In German
African Violet
Japanese pieris
In French
African Violet
Japanese pieris
In Spanish
Violeta africana
Japanese pieris
In Greek
African Violet
Japanese pieris
In Portuguese
Violet africano
Japanese pieris
In Polish
African Violet
Japanese pieris
In Latin
African Violet
Japanese pieris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Gesnariaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Not Available
Pieris
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lyonieae
Subfamily
Cyrtandroideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Violet and Japanese Pieris
Season and care of African Violet and Japanese Pieris is important to know. While considering everything about African Violet and Japanese Pieris Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Pieris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Violet is Loam and for Japanese Pieris is Loam while the PH of soil for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Pieris is Acidic.
African Violet and Japanese Pieris Physical Information
African Violet and Japanese Pieris physical information is very important for comparison. African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Japanese Pieris height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of African Violet and Japanese Pieris are as follows:
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
African Violet leaf color: Green
Japanese Pieris flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Hot Pink
- Japanese Pieris leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink and Bronze
Care of African Violet and Japanese Pieris
Care of African Violet and Japanese Pieris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning and Japanese Pieris pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Japanese Pieris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.