Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit, Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
आमला
persian violet
In German
Stachelbeere
persian violet
In French
Groseille à maquereau
persian violet
In Spanish
Grosella
Violeta persa
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Groselha
Violeta persa
In Polish
Agrest
Persian Violet
In Latin
hominem
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Gentianales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Exaceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Persian Violet
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Indian Gooseberry and Persian Violet Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Persian Violet are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Persian Violet
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Indian Gooseberry 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.