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Violet (Browalia Speciosa)
Browalia Speciosa
Rs 500
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Violet is grown for its striking violet foliage that adds year-round colour without relying on flowers. It reaches a compact size of 1 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Well-suited to Pakistan’s climate, it grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala.
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Category: Perennials & Grasses
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Green
- Foliage Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Beginner
- Location
- Balcony, Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Purpose
- Decorative
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- No
- City Suitability
- Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sialkot, Sukkur
Description
Violet (Browalia Speciosa) is a distinguished deciduous perennials & grasses that has earned its place in gardens across Pakistan. Prized for its attractive violet foliage, this perennials & grasses is a valuable addition to any garden. This fast-growing deciduous plant reaches up to 1 ft at maturity, making it a compact option for smaller gardens and containers.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Browalia Speciosa
- Plant Type: Perennials & Grasses
- Mature Height: 1 ft
- Bloom Season: Spring, Summer
- Foliage: Deciduous (Violet)
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Propagation: Seed
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Beginner, easy to grow and ideal for beginners
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor, Balcony
How to Propagate Violet
Grown from fine seed sown on the surface in spring.
Growing in Pakistan
Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This plant thrives in the warm regions of Sindh and southern Punjab. It is not recommended for the cooler northern highlands such as Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta, or Gilgit, where winter frost can cause serious damage.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose Violet?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Violet is an excellent choice because it requires minimal maintenance, perfect for new gardeners.
Buy Violet online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Violet suitable for apartment balconies in Pakistan?
Violet is an excellent choice for balcony gardens. It adapts well to container growing and benefits from the natural light and air movement a balcony provides.
Is Violet safe around cats, dogs, and small children?
While Violet is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
Is Violet a good choice for a first-time gardener?
Absolutely! Violet is one of the easiest plants to care for and is perfect for first-time gardeners. Simply water when the soil feels dry and give it the right amount of sunlight, and it will reward you with healthy growth.
What is the ideal watering schedule for Violet?
Violet needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter.
Can Violet tolerate the intense summer sun in Lahore and Karachi?
Violet grows best in full sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
