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About Persian Violet and Chocolate-root


About Chocolate-root and Persian Violet


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tender Perennial  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs  

Origin
Eastern Africa  
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas  

Types
-  
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle  

Number of Varieties
15  
99+
100  
99+

Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments  
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12  
3-8  

AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
10*1  

Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24  
21,22  

Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming  
Arching/Fountain-shaped  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.40 cm  
99+
6.56 cm  

Minimum Width
25.40 cm  
99+
10.50 cm  

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Violet  
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Light Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Several shades of Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Oblovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Early Spring, Late Autumn  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Light  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Average  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Insignificant  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

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

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
-  

Soil Type
Loam  
-  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
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 leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Insignificant  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
-  

Evergreen
No  
-  

Invasive
No  
-  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds  
Butterflies  

Allergy
Pollen  
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

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

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
-  
-  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves  
Flowers, Root  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens  
-  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
-  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical  
Mixed Border, Wildflower  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
EXACUM affine  
GEUM rivale  

Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet  
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens  

In Hindi
persian violet  
Hydrangea  

In German
persian violet  
Hortensie  

In French
persian violet  
Hortensia  

In Spanish
Violeta persa  
Hortensia  

In Greek
Περσικό Violet  
υδραγεία  

In Portuguese
Violeta persa  
Hortênsia  

In Polish
Persian Violet  
Hortensja  

In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum  
Hibiscus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
-  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
-  

Order
Gentianales  
-  

Family
Gentianaceae  
Rosaceae  

Genus
Exacum  
-  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
-  

Tribe
Exaceae  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
25  
1  

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Properties of Persian Violet and Chocolate-root

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Chocolate-root

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

Persian Violet and Chocolate-root Physical Information

Persian Violet and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Chocolate-root are as follows:

Care of Persian Violet and Chocolate-root

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

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