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 9–11

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — scientifically known as Saintpaulia ionantha

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — scientifically known as Saintpaulia ionantha

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — Watering from below is recommended to avoid leaf spot

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — This petite yet vibrant houseplant brings a touch of color indoors

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — A charming underplanting or in pots, it refreshes spaces with year-round color

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — This petite evergreen perennial thrives indoors

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — heart-shaped leaves and vibrant blooms ranging in color from blue

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Gesneriaceae

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African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — perennial flowering plant native to Tanzania and Kenya's cloud forests

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — scientifically known as Saintpaulia ionantha

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — Watering from below is recommended to avoid leaf spot

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — This petite yet vibrant houseplant brings a touch of color indoors

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — A charming underplanting or in pots, it refreshes spaces with year-round color

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — This petite evergreen perennial thrives indoors

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — heart-shaped leaves and vibrant blooms ranging in color from blue

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — The African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) adds a tropical flair with its velvety

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — Keep at 65-75°F for optimal growth

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — and enjoys well-draining soil and moderate indirect light

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — They are sensitive to cold drafts and temperature fluctuations, so placement stability is paramount

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — African Violets should be watered from below to avoid wetting the leaves and crown

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — African Violets will reward with continuous blooms

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — it is essential to consider providing a humid environment

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — yet demands adequate drainage to prevent root rot - a typical pitfall for over-watered specimens

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — When designing a space that includes African Violets

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — and bi-colored varieties.<br><br>Saintpaulia ionantha thrives in indirect

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — away from direct sunbeams which can scorch its delicate leaves

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — It prefers consistently moist soil

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — furry leaves that span from 2 to 6 inches in diameter

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — with its plush rosette of dark green

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — Watering from below is recommended to avoid leaf spot; a charming underplanting or in pots, it refreshes spaces with

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — and enjoys well-draining soil and moderate indirect light; perennial with blue and multi-colored and pink and purple

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — This petite evergreen perennial thrives indoors; they are sensitive to cold drafts and temperature fluctuations, so

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