Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
एवोकाडो
persian violet
In German
Avocado
persian violet
In French
Avocat
persian violet
In Spanish
Aguacate
Violeta persa
In Greek
Αβοκάντο
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Abacate
Violeta persa
In Polish
Awokado
Persian Violet
In Latin
Avocado
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Gentianales
Family
Lauraceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Avocado and Persian Violet
Season and care of Avocado and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Avocado and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Avocado and Persian Violet Physical Information
Avocado and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Avocado and Persian Violet are as follows:
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Avocado and Persian Violet
Care of Avocado and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.