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Plant identification

leeali86leeali86 Posts: 75
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So my app is saying this is a pansy but I’m not sure? as it looks different to my other pansies just looking for clarification, as it’s starting to wilt quickly! Added to my garden in a hanging basket two weeks ago! TIA 

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  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Definitely not a pansy ! It looks like a type of solanum, but other than that l've no clue.
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Flower similar to a deadly nightshade.
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • herbaceousherbaceous Posts: 2,318
    Could it be a Persian Violet leeali86 ?
    "The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."  Sir Terry Pratchett
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    herbaceous said:
    Could it be a Persian Violet leeali86 ?
    I think you have it @herbaceous  :)

    https://hartley-botanic.co.uk/magazine/30-exacum-persian-violets/

    This board beats apps hands down  👍

     ;) 


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • herbaceousherbaceous Posts: 2,318
    You are all having a very bad influence on me @Dovefromabove  :)  still happier with veg and weeds  :D

    "The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."  Sir Terry Pratchett
  • leeali86leeali86 Posts: 75
    herbaceous said:
    Could it be a Persian Violet leeali86 ?
    Yes that’s definitely it!! Thank you👍 any ideas on why it’s wilting? it’s in full sun and watering daily!! 
  • herbaceousherbaceous Posts: 2,318
    Sorry leeali86 I only know it as a houseplant no idea about growing it outside but I am sure there will be someone who has had some experience. I know they prefer not to be standing in water so maybe you are overdoing that? 
    "The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."  Sir Terry Pratchett
  • poppyfield64poppyfield64 Posts: 332
    My husband has just come home with 2 of these. From what I've read it can be indoor or outdoor so going to pop it in the garden tomorrow and see how it goes. It says it needs a lot of water too but also prone to root rot if too much.

  • leeali86leeali86 Posts: 75
    How did your plant turn out? wasn’t able to save my one! Unfortunately. poppyfield64 said:
    My husband has just come home with 2 of these. From what I've read it can be indoor or outdoor so going to pop it in the garden tomorrow and see how it goes. It says it needs a lot of water too but also prone to root rot if too much.


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