Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Cold Regions
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
11-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Dark Green
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Sienna, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather, Water occasionally
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
MICROBIOTA decussata
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Microbiota, Siberian carpet cypress, Russian arbor vitae
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
माइक्रोबायोटा
persian violet
In German
Mikrobiota
persian violet
In French
microbiote
persian violet
In Spanish
microbiota
Violeta persa
In Greek
μικροχλωρίδας
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
microbiota
Violeta persa
In Polish
mikroflory
Persian Violet
In Latin
Microbiota
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Gentianales
Family
Cupressaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Microbiota and Persian Violet
Season and care of Microbiota and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Microbiota and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Microbiota season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Microbiota is Clay, Loam and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Microbiota is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Microbiota and Persian Violet Physical Information
Microbiota and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Microbiota height is 2,330.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Microbiota and Persian Violet are as follows:
Microbiota flower color: Dark Green
Microbiota leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Microbiota and Persian Violet
Care of Microbiota and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Microbiota 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 Microbiota 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.