{"title":"Tropical Persian Violet","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eGenus: Exacum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGentianaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePersian Violet, German Violet\u003cbr data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Arabian Peninsula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"328\"\u003eExacum is a genus of compact, herbaceous tropical annuals and perennials known for their charming, star-shaped flowers and sweet fragrance. The most widely grown species,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eExacum affine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Persian Violet), is popular as a decorative houseplant or summer bedding plant. It forms neat, bushy mounds with glossy green foliage and masses of violet, blue, or white blooms with striking yellow stamens. Although delicate in appearance, Exacum plants are surprisingly robust in warm, humid conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"909\"\u003ePrefers bright, indirect light; too much shade reduces flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eThrives in consistently moist, well-drained soil—do not allow to dry out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eEnjoys warm temperatures (18–24°C) and high humidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eRemove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eFertilize every 2–3 weeks during the growing season with a diluted balanced fertilizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eDespite the name \"Persian Violet,\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eExacum affine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis native to Yemen, particularly the island of Socotra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eThe flowers have a light, sweet scent that intensifies during the evening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eExacum is often used as a short-lived flowering houseplant, appreciated for its compact size and abundant blooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eThe genus is part of the Gentian family, known for bitter compounds used medicinally (though Exacum is not typically used this way)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eIts ornamental appeal makes it a popular choice for gifting, often sold in bloom during spring and summer months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/tropical-persian-violet.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}