Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Africa
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Sets
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 ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
African violet
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
प्याज
In German
African Violet
Zwiebel
In French
African Violet
Oignon
In Spanish
Violeta africana
Cebolla
In Greek
African Violet
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Violet africano
Cebola
In Polish
African Violet
Cebula
In Latin
African Violet
cepa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Not Available
Allium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Cyrtandroideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of African Violet and White Onion
Season and care of African Violet and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about African Violet and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Violet is Loam and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
African Violet and White Onion Physical Information
African Violet and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of African Violet and White Onion are as follows:
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
African Violet leaf color: Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of African Violet and White Onion
Care of African Violet and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer African Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.