Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Eastern Africa
Eastern Asia
Types
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Ever red , Crimson queen
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Beetles
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
ACER palmatum 'Omurayama'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Japanese Maple, Weeping Japanese Maple
In Hindi
persian violet
Weeping Maple
In German
persian violet
Weeping Maple
In French
persian violet
Maple pleureur
In Spanish
Violeta persa
weeping maple
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
weeping maple
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
chorando de bordo
In Polish
Persian Violet
płacz klonu
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
weeping maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Gentianaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Weeping Maple
Season and care of Persian Violet and Weeping Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Weeping Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Weeping Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Weeping Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Weeping Maple Physical Information
Persian Violet and Weeping Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Weeping Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Weeping Maple are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Weeping Maple flower color: Red
- Weeping Maple leaf color: Light Green and Lime Green
Care of Persian Violet and Weeping Maple
Care of Persian Violet and Weeping Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Weeping Maple 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 Weeping Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.