Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
11-12
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
आर्किड
persian violet
In German
Orchidee
persian violet
In French
Orchidée
persian violet
In Spanish
Orquídea
Violeta persa
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
orquídea
Violeta persa
In Polish
orquídea
Persian Violet
In Latin
Epidendrum
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Orchidaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Exaceae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Encyclia and Persian Violet
Season and care of Encyclia and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Persian Violet season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Encyclia and Persian Violet Physical Information
Encyclia and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Persian Violet are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Encyclia and Persian Violet
Care of Encyclia and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Encyclia 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.