Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Eastern Africa
North America, Europe, Asia
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
1-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
persian violet
duckweed
In German
persian violet
Entengrütze
In French
persian violet
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
duckweed
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Persian Violet
Rzęsa
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
duckweed
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Gentianaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Persian Violet and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Duckweed. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Duckweed 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 Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Duckweed
Season and care of Persian Violet and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Duckweed is while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Duckweed is .
Persian Violet and Duckweed Physical Information
Persian Violet and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Duckweed are as follows:
Care of Persian Violet and Duckweed
Care of Persian Violet and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Duckweed pruning is done . In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.