Persian Violet

Carissa

About Persian Violet and Carissa

Persian Violet

Carissa

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Eastern Africa

Southern Africa

Types

Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas

Number of Varieties

1520

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Coastal Regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-129-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Elliptic and Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

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

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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

Allergy

Pollen

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

CARISSA macrocarpa

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Carissia

In Hindi

persian violet

Carissa

In German

persian violet

carissa

In French

persian violet

carissa

In Spanish

Violeta persa

carissa

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

carissa

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

carissa

In Polish

Persian Violet

carissa

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

carissa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Family

Gentianaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Exacum

Carissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Exaceae

Carisseae

Subfamily

Rauvolfioideae

Number of Species

25100

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Carissa

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Carissa

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

Persian Violet and Carissa Physical Information

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

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Carissa flower color: White
Carissa leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Persian Violet and Carissa

Care of Persian Violet and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.