Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White, Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
African violet
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
African Violet
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
African Violet
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Violeta africana
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
African Violet
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Violet africano
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
African Violet
In Latin
Hedysarum
African Violet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Solanaceae
Gesnariaceae
Genus
Capparis
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyrtandroideae
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and African Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and African Violet? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and African Violet. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and African Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and African Violet has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and African Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and African Violet
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and African Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and African Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and African Violet season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for African Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and African Violet Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and African Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and African Violet are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
- African Violet leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and African Violet
Care of Brunfelsia americana and African Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.