Persian Violet

Pineapple

About Persian Violet and Pineapple

Persian Violet

Pineapple

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

Eastern Africa

South America

Types

Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Number of Varieties

151

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Habitat

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

Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-1211-15

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm152.40 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm121.92 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

Purple, Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Light Pink, White

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Early Summer, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Winter, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

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

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Allergy

Pollen

Dermititis, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

ANANAS

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Pineapple

In Hindi

persian violet

अनानास

In German

persian violet

Ananas

In French

persian violet

Ananas

In Spanish

Violeta persa

Piña

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

Ανανάς

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

Abacaxi

In Polish

Persian Violet

Ananas

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

Pineapple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Lilopsida

Order

Gentianales

Bromeliales

Family

Gentianaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Exacum

Ananas

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Bromelioideae

Number of Species

257

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Properties of Persian Violet and Pineapple

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Pineapple

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

Persian Violet and Pineapple Physical Information

Persian Violet and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Pineapple are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White

Care of Persian Violet and Pineapple

Care of Persian Violet and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.