Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Eastern Africa
World/Pandemic
Types
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Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Bladderwort
In Hindi
persian violet
Bladderwort plant
In German
persian violet
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
persian violet
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
Violeta persa
planta bladderwort
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
planta bladderwort
In Polish
Persian Violet
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Scrophulariales
Family
Gentianaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Persian Violet and Bladderwort
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Bladderwort? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Bladderwort. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Bladderwort doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Bladderwort 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 Bladderwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Bladderwort
Season and care of Persian Violet and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Bladderwort Physical Information
Persian Violet and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Bladderwort are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Persian Violet and Bladderwort
Care of Persian Violet and Bladderwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.