Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Pollen
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Homalomena
In Hindi
persian violet
Homalomena
In German
persian violet
Homalomena
In French
persian violet
Homalomena
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Homalomena
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Homalomena
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
homalomena
In Polish
Persian Violet
Homalomena
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Homalomena
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Gentianaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Homalomena
Season and care of Persian Violet and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Homalomena Physical Information
Persian Violet and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Homalomena are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Persian Violet and Homalomena
Care of Persian Violet and Homalomena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Homalomena 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.