Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Melanesia
Types
Not available
Herbaceous perennial
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
GYNURA aurantiaca
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Purple Velvet Plant
In Hindi
persian violet
gynura aurantiaca
In German
persian violet
aurantiaca Gynura
In French
persian violet
aurantiaca Gynura
In Spanish
Violeta persa
aurantiaca gynura
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Gynura aurantiaca
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Gynura aurantiaca
In Polish
Persian Violet
Gynura aurantiaca
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Gynura aurantiaca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Gentianaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Exaceae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Persian Violet and Purple Velvet Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Purple Velvet Plant? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Purple Velvet Plant. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Purple Velvet Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Purple Velvet Plant 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 Purple Velvet Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Purple Velvet Plant
Season and care of Persian Violet and Purple Velvet Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Purple Velvet Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purple Velvet Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Purple Velvet Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Purple Velvet Plant is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Purple Velvet Plant Physical Information
Persian Violet and Purple Velvet Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Purple Velvet Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Purple Velvet Plant are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Purple Velvet Plant flower color: White, Orange and Orange Red
- Purple Velvet Plant leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Persian Violet and Purple Velvet Plant
Care of Persian Violet and Purple Velvet Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Purple Velvet Plant 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 Purple Velvet Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.