Persian Violet

American Chestnut

About Persian Violet and American Chestnut

Persian Violet

American Chestnut

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Eastern Africa

North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

Number of Varieties

151

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Habitat

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

Deciduous forests, Forest margins

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-125-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm1,830.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm2,130.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Yellow green, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

Needs very little water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Chestnut Blight

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Bees, Birds, Deers

Allergy

Pollen

conjunctivitis, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Sap, Wood

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

CASTANEA dentata

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

American Chestnut

In Hindi

persian violet

अमेरिकी शाहबलूत

In German

persian violet

Amerikanische Kastanie

In French

persian violet

Châtaignier d'Amérique

In Spanish

Violeta persa

Castanea dentata

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

american καστανιάς

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

castanea americana

In Polish

Persian Violet

Kasztan amerykański

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

English castaneis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Fagales

Family

Gentianaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Exacum

Castanea

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

258

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and American Chestnut

Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and American Chestnut? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and American Chestnut. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and American Chestnut doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and American Chestnut has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Persian Violet and American Chestnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and American Chestnut

Season and care of Persian Violet and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.

Persian Violet and American Chestnut Physical Information

Persian Violet and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and American Chestnut are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
American Chestnut leaf color: Green

Care of Persian Violet and American Chestnut

Care of Persian Violet and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, 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 American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.