Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Eastern Africa
Australia
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Keep immersed in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Frogs
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
persian violet
Pepperwort
In German
persian violet
Pepperwort
In French
persian violet
Pepperwort
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Pepperwort
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Pepperwort
In Polish
Persian Violet
Pepperwort
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Pepperwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Gentianaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Persian Violet and Pepperwort
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Pepperwort? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Pepperwort. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Pepperwort doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Pepperwort
Season and care of Persian Violet and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Pepperwort Physical Information
Persian Violet and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Pepperwort are as follows:
Care of Persian Violet and Pepperwort
Care of Persian Violet and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.