Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Waterer Scotch Pine
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Habitat
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
11-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red, Tan
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS sylvestris
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Scotch pine, Scot pine
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
स्कॉच पाइन
persian violet
In German
Waldkiefer
persian violet
In French
Pin sylvestre
persian violet
In Spanish
Pinus sylvestris
Violeta persa
In Greek
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-da-escócia
Violeta persa
In Polish
Sosna zwyczajna
Persian Violet
In Latin
Scott abiit
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Gentianales
Family
Pinaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Scot Pine and Persian Violet
Season and care of Scot Pine and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Scot Pine and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Scot Pine and Persian Violet Physical Information
Scot Pine and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Scot Pine and Persian Violet are as follows:
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Scot Pine and Persian Violet
Care of Scot Pine and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.