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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) — away from direct sunbeams which can scorch its delicate leaves; african Violets should be watered from, image 66
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — contributing an enduring splash of color to their home garden scene; heart-shaped leaves and vibrant blooms ranging in
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — perennial flowering plant native to Tanzania and Kenya's cloud forests; scientifically known as Saintpaulia, image 87
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — A charming underplanting or in pots, it refreshes spaces with year-round color; and bi-colored, image 58
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — heart-shaped leaves and vibrant blooms ranging in color from blue; with its plush rosette of dark green
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — African Violets should be watered from below to avoid wetting the leaves and crown; furry leaves that span from 2 to 6
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — It prefers consistently moist soil; blue and multi-colored and pink and purple and red and violet and white, image 93
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — A charming underplanting or in pots, it refreshes spaces with year-round color; and bi-colored
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — African Violets will reward with continuous blooms; away from direct sunbeams which can scorch its delicate, image 99
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — often flowering several times a year; african Violets will reward with continuous blooms, image 100
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — This petite yet vibrant houseplant brings a touch of color indoors
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — scientifically known as Saintpaulia ionantha; the African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) adds a tropical, image 86
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — perennial flowering plant native to Tanzania and Kenya's cloud forests; scientifically known as Saintpaulia, image 61
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — A charming underplanting or in pots, it refreshes spaces with year-round color; and bi-colored, image 84
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — furry leaves that span from 2 to 6 inches in diameter; this petite evergreen perennial thrives indoors, image 116
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — blue and multi-colored and pink and purple and red and violet and white and yellow flowers in the garden, image 102
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — They are sensitive to cold drafts and temperature fluctuations, so placement stability is paramount; when designing a
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — blue and multi-colored and pink and purple and red and violet and white and yellow flowers in the garden; perennial
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — African Violets will reward with continuous blooms
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — and enjoys well-draining soil and moderate indirect light; perennial with blue and multi-colored and pink, image 108
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — This petite evergreen perennial thrives indoors; they are sensitive to cold drafts and temperature, image 55
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — They are sensitive to cold drafts and temperature fluctuations, so placement stability is paramount
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — When designing a space that includes African Violets; perennial for full or half, image 97
African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — away from direct sunbeams which can scorch its delicate leaves; african Violets should be watered from, image 92
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