Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
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In Hindi
persian violet
Twinleaf
In German
persian violet
Twinleaf
In French
persian violet
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Twinleaf
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Twinleaf
In Polish
Persian Violet
Twinleaf
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Twinleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ranunculales
Family
Gentianaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Persian Violet and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Twinleaf. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Twinleaf
Season and care of Persian Violet and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Twinleaf Physical Information
Persian Violet and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Twinleaf are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Persian Violet and Twinleaf
Care of Persian Violet and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.