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African Violet

Saintpaulia Ionantha

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Overview

The African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) adds a tropical flair with its velvety, heart-shaped leaves and vibrant blooms ranging in color from blue, violet, to pink. This petite evergreen perennial thrives indoors, reaching 6 inches tall, and enjoys well-draining soil and moderate indirect light. Watering from below is recommended to avoid leaf spot. A charming underplanting or in pots, it refreshes spaces with year-round color. Keep at 65-75°F for optimal growth.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 9–11Type Perennial
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — The African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) adds a tropical flair with its velvety

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Gesneriaceae

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African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — When designing a space that includes African Violets; perennial for full or half, image 123
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — scientifically known as Saintpaulia ionantha
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — They are sensitive to cold drafts and temperature fluctuations, so placement stability is paramount; when, image 122
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — with its plush rosette of dark green; often flowering several times a year, image 63
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — perennial with blue and multi-colored and pink and purple and red and violet and white and yellow blooms, image 77
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — The African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) adds a tropical flair with its velvety; and enjoys well-draining soil and
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — Watering from below is recommended to avoid leaf spot; a charming underplanting or in pots, it refreshes, image 109
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — blue and multi-colored and pink and purple and red and violet and white and yellow flowers in the garden
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — A charming underplanting or in pots, it refreshes spaces with year-round color; and bi-colored, image 110
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — This petite evergreen perennial thrives indoors; they are sensitive to cold drafts and temperature, image 133
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — and bi-colored varieties.<br><br>Saintpaulia ionantha thrives in indirect; this petite yet vibrant, image 117
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — perennial with blue and multi-colored and pink and purple and red and violet and white and yellow blooms, image 103
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — and enjoys well-draining soil and moderate indirect light; perennial with blue and multi-colored and pink, image 134
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — contributing an enduring splash of color to their home garden scene
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — When designing a space that includes African Violets; perennial for full or half
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — it is essential to consider providing a humid environment; keep at 65-75&deg;F for optimal growth, image 72
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — it is essential to consider providing a humid environment
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — It prefers consistently moist soil; blue and multi-colored and pink and purple and red and violet and white, image 119
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — yet demands adequate drainage to prevent root rot - a typical pitfall for over-watered specimens; watering, image 68
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — African Violets should be watered from below to avoid wetting the leaves and crown; furry leaves that span, image 95
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — and bi-colored varieties.<br><br>Saintpaulia ionantha thrives in indirect; this petite yet vibrant, image 91
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — with its plush rosette of dark green
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — contributing an enduring splash of color to their home garden scene; heart-shaped leaves and vibrant blooms, image 127
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — perennial for full or half; contributing an enduring splash of color to their home garden scene, image 130
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