Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
persian violet
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
persian violet
Lichtnussbaum
In French
persian violet
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Persian Violet
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Euphorbiales
Family
Gentianaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Exaceae
Aleuritideae
Properties of Persian Violet and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Kukui. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Kukui 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 Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Kukui
Season and care of Persian Violet and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kukui season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Kukui Physical Information
Persian Violet and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Kukui are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Persian Violet and Kukui
Care of Persian Violet and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.