Persian Violet

China Doll

About Persian Violet and China Doll

Persian Violet

China Doll

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Eastern Africa

Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Radermachera sinica

Number of Varieties

1517

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-1210-11

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm490.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week

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

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos

Allergy

Pollen

Abdominal distension, Inflammation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

RADERMACHERA sinica

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

China Doll

In Hindi

persian violet

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़

In German

persian violet

Zimmeresche

In French

persian violet

china doll

In Spanish

Violeta persa

china doll

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

china árvore boneca

In Polish

Persian Violet

China Doll drzewo

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

Sinis pupa ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Lamiales

Family

Gentianaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Exacum

Radermachera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Exaceae

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

2517

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and China Doll

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and China Doll

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

Persian Violet and China Doll Physical Information

Persian Violet and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and China Doll are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Persian Violet and China Doll

Care of Persian Violet and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.