African Violet
Saintpaulia ionantha
Gesneriaceae · Houseplant
Fuzzy rosettes crowned with clusters of velvety flowers that can bloom nearly every month of the year on a bright sill.
- · Water from the bottom with room-temperature water.
- · Keep water off the leaves to prevent spotting.
- · Feed a bloom formula at quarter strength regularly.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 1-13
- Sun: Bright indirect light
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Moderate
- Type: Houseplant
- Mature size: 4-8 in tall · 6-12 in wide
- Bloom season: Year-round indoors · Purple, pink, white, blue
- Pollinator friendly: Not particularly
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Indoors year-round
- Heat tolerance: Good
- Soil: Light, airy African violet mix
- Growth rate: Slow
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