Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Africa
Brazil
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
persian violet
Raintree
In German
persian violet
raintree
In French
persian violet
raintree
In Spanish
Violeta persa
raintree
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Raintree
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Raintree
In Polish
Persian Violet
Raintree
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Raintree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Gentianaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Exaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Raintree
Season and care of Persian Violet and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Raintree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Raintree Physical Information
Persian Violet and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Raintree are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Persian Violet and Raintree
Care of Persian Violet and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.