Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
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Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
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
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Orange
In Hindi
persian violet
नारंगी
In German
persian violet
Orange
In French
persian violet
Orange
In Spanish
Violeta persa
naranja
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
laranja
In Polish
Persian Violet
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
aurantiaco
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Gentianaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Orange
Season and care of Persian Violet and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Orange Physical Information
Persian Violet and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Orange are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Persian Violet and Orange
Care of Persian Violet and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Orange 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 Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.