Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Africa
South America
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
persian violet
Babaco
In German
persian violet
Babaco
In French
persian violet
Babaco
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Babaco
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Babaco
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Babaco
In Polish
Persian Violet
Babaco
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Babaco
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Brassicales
Family
Gentianaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Exacum
Vasconcellea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Persian Violet and Babaco
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Babaco? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Babaco. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Babaco doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Babaco 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 Babaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Babaco
Season and care of Persian Violet and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Babaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Babaco Physical Information
Persian Violet and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Babaco are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Persian Violet and Babaco
Care of Persian Violet and Babaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.