Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
1 - 7,15 - 17
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pinus balfouriana
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Foxtail pine
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
foxtail pine
persian violet
In German
foxtail Kiefer
persian violet
In French
sétaire pin
persian violet
In Spanish
pino de cola de zorra
Violeta persa
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
pinho foxtail
Violeta persa
In Polish
włośnica sosny
Persian Violet
In Latin
panicum pinus
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Gentianales
Family
Pinaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Foxtail pine and Persian Violet
Season and care of Foxtail pine and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail pine and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Foxtail pine and Persian Violet Physical Information
Foxtail pine and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Foxtail pine and Persian Violet are as follows:
Foxtail pine flower color:
Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Foxtail pine and Persian Violet
Care of Foxtail pine and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Foxtail pine 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.