Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Africa
Europe
Types
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Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
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
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bugs
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
persian violet
नापा पत्तागोभी
In German
persian violet
Chinakohl
In French
persian violet
Napa chou
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Lechuga de Napa
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Νάπα Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Repolho Napa
In Polish
Persian Violet
Kapusta Napa
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Napa Brassica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Capparales
Family
Gentianaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Napa Cabbage
Season and care of Persian Violet and Napa Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Napa Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Napa Cabbage is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Napa Cabbage Physical Information
Persian Violet and Napa Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Napa Cabbage are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Persian Violet and Napa Cabbage
Care of Persian Violet and Napa Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Napa Cabbage pruning is done . In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.