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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Gesneriaceae

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African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — When designing a space that includes African Violets; perennial for full or half, image 97

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — it is essential to consider providing a humid environment; keep at 65-75°F for optimal growth, image 98

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — often flowering several times a year; african Violets will reward with continuous blooms, image 100

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — contributing an enduring splash of color to their home garden scene; heart-shaped leaves and vibrant blooms, image 101

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) — 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) — heart-shaped leaves and vibrant blooms ranging in color from blue; with its plush rosette of dark green, image 106

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — This petite evergreen perennial thrives indoors; they are sensitive to cold drafts and temperature, image 107

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) — The African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) adds a tropical flair with its velvety; and enjoys well-draining, image 105

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) — perennial for full or half; contributing an enduring splash of color to their home garden scene, image 104

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — This petite yet vibrant houseplant brings a touch of color indoors; it prefers consistently moist soil, image 114

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) — A charming underplanting or in pots, it refreshes spaces with year-round color; and bi-colored, image 110

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — Keep at 65-75°F for optimal growth; it is essential to consider providing a humid environment, image 111

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — scientifically known as Saintpaulia ionantha; the African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) adds a tropical, image 112

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — perennial flowering plant native to Tanzania and Kenya's cloud forests; scientifically known as Saintpaulia, image 113

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) — with its plush rosette of dark green; often flowering several times a year, image 115

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — When designing a space that includes African Violets; perennial for full or half, image 123

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) — African Violets should be watered from below to avoid wetting the leaves and crown; furry leaves that span, image 121

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — away from direct sunbeams which can scorch its delicate leaves; african Violets should be watered from, image 118

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