Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Eastern Africa
Types
Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf
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Habitat
tropical environments
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
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Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Wildlife
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRESINE herbstii
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Bloodleaf Plant
persian violet
In German
Bloodleaf Pflanze
persian violet
In French
Feuillesang Plante
persian violet
In Spanish
Planta Sangrienta
Violeta persa
In Greek
Bloodleaf φυτών
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Bloodleaf Planta
Violeta persa
In Polish
Bloodleaf roślin
Persian Violet
In Latin
Planta Bloodleaf
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gomphreneae
Exaceae
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Properties of Bloodleaf and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Bloodleaf and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Bloodleaf and Persian Violet. Bloodleaf doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Bloodleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Bloodleaf has allergic reactions like Pollen and Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Bloodleaf and Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bloodleaf and Persian Violet
Season and care of Bloodleaf and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Bloodleaf and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bloodleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bloodleaf is Loam and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Bloodleaf and Persian Violet Physical Information
Bloodleaf and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bloodleaf and Persian Violet are as follows:
Care of Bloodleaf and Persian Violet
Care of Bloodleaf and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Bloodleaf 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.