Exacum Affine (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial cultivated especially as a houseplant for its fragrant bluish to dark lavender flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Exacum affine is often grown in hanging baskets to showcase its trailing stems and cascading purple flowers.
- Many interior designers recommend using Exacum affine as a fragrant houseplant that attracts pollinators.
- The combination of Exacum affine's dark lavender flowers and the dainty shape of its blooms makes it perfect for floral arrangements.
- Exacum affine can tolerate partial shade, but for maximum bloom production, it should receive direct sunlight for a few hours a day.
- With proper care and regular fertilization, Exacum affine can bloom continuously throughout the year as a beautiful houseplant.