Species Persian violet Guide
light-blue flower with yellow stamens, white style, yellow-lime stigma and dark-green leaves

Persian violet

Exacum affine

Cycle:

Annual

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Stem Propagation,Leaf Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

10 - 12

Flowers:

Blue to deep purple Flowers

Sun:

part shade,part sun/part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Indoors:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water Persian violets every 7 to 10 days, giving them enough to make the soil moist but not saturated or soggy. This should be about 1/2 cup of water every time. If the soil has already been saturated because of a heavy rainfall, it is best to wait for the soil to dry out before watering again. During the colder winter months, Persian violets may only need to be watered once every 10 days to 2 weeks.

sunlight

Persian violet (Exacum affine) requires bright, indirect sunlight for best growth. Ideally, it should receive 4-6 hours of filtered sunlight from a south or east-facing window each day. During the summer months, Persian violets can tolerate up to 8 hours of sunlight, but it should be filtered through a sheer curtain or indirect sunlight. Too much direct sunlight can burn or discolor the foliage and inhibit the flower growth. Make sure to avoid low light locations, as these can reduce the number of flower blooms the plant produces.

pruning

It is recommended to lightly prune a Persian violet (Exacum affine) once a year in late spring or early summer. It is best to only take off fading or diseased stems. To do this, use small pruning shears to make a clean cut, removing no more than 1/3 of the plant’s growth. Pruning too much can stunt the plant’s development, so it is important to be conservative when pruning.