Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Eastern Africa
Eastern Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
persian violet
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
persian violet
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
persian violet
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Persian Violet
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malvales
Family
Gentianaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Persian Violet and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Persian Violet and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Persian Violet and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Persian Violet and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.