Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Ginkgo
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
persian violet
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
persian violet
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
persian violet
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
Violeta persa
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
Violeta persa
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Persian Violet
In Latin
Gingko
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ginkgoales
Gentianales
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Cycad
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Persian Violet
Season and care of Ginkgo and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Ginkgo and Persian Violet Physical Information
Ginkgo and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Persian Violet are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ginkgo and Persian Violet
Care of Ginkgo and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Ginkgo 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.