Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruits, Tree
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
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Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
persian violet
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
persian violet
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
persian violet
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Violeta persa
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Persian Violet
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Bilwa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Gentianaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Bael
Season and care of Persian Violet and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bael season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Bael is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Bael Physical Information
Persian Violet and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Bael are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Persian Violet and Bael
Care of Persian Violet and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.