Persian Violet

Gomphrena

About Persian Violet and Gomphrena

Persian Violet

Gomphrena

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

Eastern Africa

Central America

Types

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Number of Varieties

153

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Habitat

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

Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-129-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm30.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

14-14-14 Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Borders, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

GOMPHRENA globosa

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena

In Hindi

persian violet

Gomphrena

In German

persian violet

Gomphrena

In French

persian violet

Gomphrena

In Spanish

Violeta persa

Gomphrena

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

Gomphrena

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

Gomphrena

In Polish

Persian Violet

Gomphrena

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

Gomphrena

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Caryophyllales

Family

Gentianaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Exacum

Gomphrena

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

2590

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Gomphrena

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Gomphrena

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

Persian Violet and Gomphrena Physical Information

Persian Violet and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Gomphrena are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green

Care of Persian Violet and Gomphrena

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