Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
World/Pandemic
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
11-14
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Encyclia, Orchid
In Hindi
persian violet
आर्किड
In German
persian violet
Orchidee
In French
persian violet
Orchidée
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Orquídea
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
εγκύκλιο
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
orquídea
In Polish
Persian Violet
orquídea
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Epidendrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Gentianaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Exaceae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Encyclia
Season and care of Persian Violet and Encyclia is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Encyclia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Encyclia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Encyclia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Encyclia is Acidic.
Persian Violet and Encyclia Physical Information
Persian Violet and Encyclia physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Encyclia are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
- Encyclia leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Encyclia
Care of Persian Violet and Encyclia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.