Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
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
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
Common Name
cherry laurel, common laurel
African violet
In Hindi
English laurel
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
In German
Lorbeerkirsche
African Violet
In French
Laurier-cerise
African Violet
In Spanish
Prunus laurocerasus
Violeta africana
In Greek
Prunus laurocerasus
African Violet
In Portuguese
Prunus laurocerasus
Violet africano
In Polish
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
African Violet
In Latin
Prunus padus
African Violet
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Gesnariaceae
Genus
Prunus
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyrtandroideae
Properties of English Laurel and African Violet
Wondering what are the properties of English Laurel and African Violet? We provide you with everything About English Laurel and African Violet. English Laurel doesn't have thorns and African Violet doesn't have thorns. Also English Laurel does not have fragrant flowers. English Laurel has allergic reactions like Not Available and African Violet has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 English Laurel and African Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of English Laurel and African Violet
Season and care of English Laurel and African Violet is important to know. While considering everything about English Laurel and African Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Laurel is Clay, Loam and for African Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral and for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral.
English Laurel and African Violet Physical Information
English Laurel and African Violet physical information is very important for comparison. English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of English Laurel and African Violet are as follows:
English Laurel flower color: White
English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
- African Violet leaf color: Green
Care of English Laurel and African Violet
Care of English Laurel and African Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning. In summer English Laurel 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.