Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Brazil
Types
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Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Medium
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Insects, Wildlife
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, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
IRESINE herbstii
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf
In Hindi
persian violet
Bloodleaf Plant
In German
persian violet
Bloodleaf Pflanze
In French
persian violet
Feuillesang Plante
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Planta Sangrienta
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Bloodleaf φυτών
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Bloodleaf Planta
In Polish
Persian Violet
Bloodleaf roślin
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Planta Bloodleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Gentianaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Exaceae
Gomphreneae
Subfamily
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Gomphrenoideae
Properties of Persian Violet and Bloodleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Bloodleaf? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Bloodleaf. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Bloodleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Bloodleaf 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 Bloodleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Bloodleaf
Season and care of Persian Violet and Bloodleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Bloodleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bloodleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Bloodleaf is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Bloodleaf Physical Information
Persian Violet and Bloodleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Bloodleaf are as follows:
Care of Persian Violet and Bloodleaf
Care of Persian Violet and Bloodleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bloodleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.