Persian Violet (Exacum Affine): How to Grow & Care
German Violet, also known as Persian Violet, which we will examine and give tips about in today’s article, is a tropical flower with purple flowers, as the name suggests.
Exacum Affine is a plant with oval, dark green leaves and is commonly known as Persian violet. This plant has petite, perfumed purple flowers with contrasting brilliant yellow centers and is commonly planted as an annual. This plant blooms in bright, indirect light and is good for pot cultivation. So you can easily grow this plant in your home.
When to Plant for Ideal Growing?
Seeds can be sown in the springtime for early blooming or in the midsummer for blooming the following year.
Exacum Affine: How to Grow It?
Light
Persian Violet (Exacum Affine) needs bright light for optimal growth and care. Give Persian violet strong filtered light for the most blooms. It’s good to expose the plant to some direct early sunshine. But keep it out of the hot afternoon heat, which might scorch it.
Water
Persian violets love humidity in the soil. Do not allow the roots of the plant to dry out. So all you need to do is to water your plant regularly. But when doing this, do not water it in too small amounts or overwater. Another thing you need to pay attention to when watering is when you need to do this. The ideal times for this are sunset or early in the morning.
Fertilizing
For good care, while the Exacum Affine is flowering, treat twice a month with a mixed nutrient solution diluted by half.
Propagation
This plant’s propagation is a difficult task. In fact, most gardeners would advise you that it is not worth the trouble to reproduce the plant. Seed germination is a challenging and complicated process. Seed multiplication is not suggested due to the limited lifespan of these plants. Stem cuttings can be used to try to duplicate the plant. Unfortunately, there is little likelihood of effective propagation.
After the Persian Violet (Exacum Affine) Plant Has Bloomed, What Should You Do With It?
The Persian violet enters the dormant stage when all of its blossoms have faded, and the foliage has turned yellow. Put the plant in a cold place with mild light and avoid watering it. The petals will dry out over time. It takes about two months to dry completely. Take root and transfer it into a size-wise larger pot if this happens.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Persian Violet is a tropical plant that gives purple flowers, which is relatively easy to care for. Although it is tropical, this plant, which you can easily grow at home, is also very easy to care for. It should be watered regularly every week, and fertilizer should be given every 2 weeks. It should be kept in filtered sunlight, as it can be damaged in direct sunlight. If you are bored with old plants in your home or are new to gardening, it is definitely among the species I can recommend.
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