Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
Eastern Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red
White, Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
fiddle-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
JATROPHA integerrima
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
Common Name
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
African violet
In Hindi
Peregrina
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
In German
Peregrina
African Violet
In French
Peregrina
African Violet
In Spanish
Peregrina
Violeta africana
In Greek
Peregrina
African Violet
In Portuguese
Peregrina
Violet africano
In Polish
Peregrina
African Violet
In Latin
Peregrina
African Violet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Gesnariaceae
Genus
Jatropha
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Jatropheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Cyrtandroideae
Season and Care of Peregrina and African Violet
Season and care of Peregrina and African Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Peregrina and African Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peregrina is Loam, Sand and for African Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral.
Peregrina and African Violet Physical Information
Peregrina and African Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Peregrina and African Violet are as follows:
Peregrina flower color: Red
Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
- African Violet leaf color: Green
Care of Peregrina and African Violet
Care of Peregrina and African Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning. In summer Peregrina 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.