Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Africa
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
persian violet
अजवाइन
In German
persian violet
Ajowan
In French
persian violet
Ajowan
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
aipo
In Polish
Persian Violet
seler
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
semina Carom
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Apiales
Family
Gentianaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Exacum
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Persian Violet and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Persian Violet and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Ajwain plant
Care of Persian Violet and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.