Persian Violet

Heliconia

About Persian Violet and Heliconia

Persian Violet

Heliconia

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

Eastern Africa

Latin America and the Caribbean

Types

Heliconiaceae

Number of Varieties

15194

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Habitat

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

Humid climates, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-1210-15

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm150.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

From Rhizomes, Micropropagation

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs

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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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 branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize every two months

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Salt

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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds, Insects

Allergy

Pollen

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Healing

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Root, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Florist trade and landscaping

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, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower

In Hindi

persian violet

Heliconia

In German

persian violet

Heliconia

In French

persian violet

Heliconia

In Spanish

Violeta persa

Heliconia

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

Heliconia

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

Heliconia

In Polish

Persian Violet

Heliconia

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

Heliconia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Zingiberales

Family

Gentianaceae

Heliconiaceae

Genus

Exacum

Heliconia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

25198

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Heliconia

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Heliconia

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

Persian Violet and Heliconia Physical Information

Persian Violet and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Heliconia are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green

Care of Persian Violet and Heliconia

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