Persian Violet

Red Buckeye

About Persian Violet and Red Buckeye

Persian Violet

Red Buckeye

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Eastern Africa

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye

Number of Varieties

152

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Habitat

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

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-125-9

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-5

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm370.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm300.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

Yellow, Red, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Leaf Blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Pollen

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

AESCULUS pavia

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Red Buckeye

In Hindi

persian violet

Red Buckeye

In German

persian violet

Red Buckeye

In French

persian violet

Red Buckeye

In Spanish

Violeta persa

rojo castaño de Indias

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

κόκκινο Buckeye

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

Red Buckeye

In Polish

Persian Violet

Red Buckeye

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

Red Buckeye

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Sapindales

Family

Gentianaceae

Hippocastanaceae

Genus

Exacum

Aesculus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

2520

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Red Buckeye

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Red Buckeye

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

Persian Violet and Red Buckeye Physical Information

Persian Violet and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Red Buckeye are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Persian Violet and Red Buckeye

Care of Persian Violet and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.