Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
persian violet
Ranunculus
In German
persian violet
Ranunkel
In French
persian violet
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Violeta persa
ranúnculo
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Persian Violet
Ranogkylos
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ranunculales
Family
Gentianaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Exaceae
Ranunculeae
Subfamily
-
Ranunculoideae
Properties of Persian Violet and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Ranunculus. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Ranunculus
Season and care of Persian Violet and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Ranunculus Physical Information
Persian Violet and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Ranunculus are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Persian Violet and Ranunculus
Care of Persian Violet and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.