Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Eastern Africa
Australia
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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 let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
persian violet
Pink Flame Tree
In German
persian violet
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
persian violet
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Persian Violet
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malvales
Family
Gentianaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Exacum
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Exaceae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Properties of Persian Violet and Pink Flame Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Pink Flame Tree? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Pink Flame Tree. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Persian Violet and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Persian Violet and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Persian Violet and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Persian Violet and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.