Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Africa
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
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Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Pollen
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Celery
In Hindi
persian violet
अजवायन
In German
persian violet
Sellerie
In French
persian violet
Céleri
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Apio
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Aipo
In Polish
Persian Violet
Seler
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Apiales
Family
Gentianaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Celery
Season and care of Persian Violet and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celery season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Celery Physical Information
Persian Violet and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Celery are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Persian Violet and Celery
Care of Persian Violet and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.