Exacum affine growing herbaceous subshrub of the genus Exacum affine also known as Persian violet, Exacum affine perennial evergreen or annual plant, used as ornamental plant with fragrant flower and as ground cover, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate, tropic climate or as house plant and growing in hardiness zone 10+ as short perennial or 6+ as annual.
Leaves color green glossy in oval shape.
Exacum affine flower
Flower color purple, pink, blue, white with yellow stamens, flower with 5 petals.
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How to grow Exacum affine growing and care:
Moist soil, rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring (as annual)/ Spring, summer, autumn (as perennial)
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, spider mites, slugs
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead parts
Size of the plant:
10-20cm, 4-8 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half shade / Full shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Purple, pink, blue, white with yellow stamens, flower with 5 petals
Scientific name:
Exacum affine
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