Persian Violet

Mandarin

About Persian Violet and Mandarin

Persian Violet

Mandarin

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

Eastern Africa

Southeastern Asia

Types

Number of Varieties

1535

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Habitat

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

Loamy soils, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-128-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

White, Red, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Anaphylaxis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Bonsai, Borders

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestion problems, Digestive disorders

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used as a laxative

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin

In Hindi

persian violet

Mandarin

In German

persian violet

Mandarin

In French

persian violet

mandarin

In Spanish

Violeta persa

mandarín

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

Μανταρίνι

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

tangerina

In Polish

Persian Violet

Mandarynka

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

Latin

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Sapindales

Family

Gentianaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Exacum

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

25400

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Mandarin

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Mandarin

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

Persian Violet and Mandarin Physical Information

Persian Violet and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Mandarin are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Persian Violet and Mandarin

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