Persian Violet

Boxberry

About Persian Violet and Boxberry

Persian Violet

Boxberry

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Eastern Africa

Argentina, Chile

Types

Number of Varieties

152

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Habitat

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

Hardwood forests, pine woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-127-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Birds, Insects

Allergy

Pollen

Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Fruits, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

Gaultheria procumbens

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen

In Hindi

persian violet

boxberry

In German

persian violet

boxberry

In French

persian violet

boxberry

In Spanish

Violeta persa

boxberry

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

boxberry

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

boxberry

In Polish

Persian Violet

boxberry

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

Burning

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Ericales

Family

Gentianaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Exacum

Gaultheria

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Exaceae

Gaultherieae

Subfamily

Vaccinioideae

Number of Species

25141

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Boxberry

Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Boxberry? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Boxberry. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Boxberry doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Boxberry 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 Boxberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Boxberry

Season and care of Persian Violet and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.

Persian Violet and Boxberry Physical Information

Persian Violet and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Boxberry are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Persian Violet and Boxberry

Care of Persian Violet and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.