Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment
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
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Ants
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
Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
DYCKIA brevifolia
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Sawblade
In Hindi
persian violet
Sawblade
In German
persian violet
Sawblade
In French
persian violet
Sawblade
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Dyckia piña
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Sawblade
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Sawblade
In Polish
Persian Violet
Sawblade
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Sawblade
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Bromeliales
Family
Gentianaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Exaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Persian Violet and Sawblade
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Sawblade? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Sawblade. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Sawblade doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Sawblade 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 Sawblade and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Sawblade
Season and care of Persian Violet and Sawblade is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Sawblade Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sawblade season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Sawblade is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Sawblade Physical Information
Persian Violet and Sawblade physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Sawblade are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Sawblade leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Sawblade
Care of Persian Violet and Sawblade include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Sawblade 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 Sawblade needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
