Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southern Africa
Types
Not available
Single Flowers, Double or duplex
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Water when soil is dry
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
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Aphids, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abandonment, Heart problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
GERBERA
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Barberton Daisy, Flori Line Midi Gerbera Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
persian violet
barbeton daisy
In German
persian violet
Barbeton daisy
In French
persian violet
Barbeton daisy
In Spanish
Violeta persa
barbeton margarita
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
barbeton μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Barbeton daisy
In Polish
Persian Violet
barbeton stokrotka
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Barberton primula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Gentianaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Mutisioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Barberton Daisy
Season and care of Persian Violet and Barberton Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Barberton Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Barberton Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Barberton Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Barberton Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Barberton Daisy Physical Information
Persian Violet and Barberton Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Barberton Daisy height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Barberton Daisy are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Barberton Daisy flower color: Pink
- Barberton Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Barberton Daisy
Care of Persian Violet and Barberton Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Barberton Daisy pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberton Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.