Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Celery
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
अजवायन
persian violet
In German
Sellerie
persian violet
In French
Céleri
persian violet
In Spanish
Apio
Violeta persa
In Greek
Σέλινο
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Aipo
Violeta persa
In Polish
Seler
Persian Violet
In Latin
apium
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Gentianales
Family
Apiaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Celery and Persian Violet
Season and care of Celery and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and Persian Violet season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Celery and Persian Violet Physical Information
Celery and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Celery and Persian Violet are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Celery and Persian Violet
Care of Celery and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Celery 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.