Frank
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Originally Galway, Ireland
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| Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:16 pm Post subject: African Violet (Saintpaulia) - Mini Plant Profile |
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Common name: African Violet
Latin name: Saintpaulia
Family: Gesneriaceae
Genus: Saintpaulia
Popular houseplant native to Tanzania and southeast Kenya. Easy to maintain and blooms all year round. Bloom colours include pink, red, white and violet. Very susceptible to overwatering so be careful with watering frequency.
Sunlight requirements: Sun / some shade. Try to avoid direct sunlight which can cause blemishes. Not enough light can cause lack of flowering.
Watering requirements: Keep soil moist at all times. Do not overwater.
Humidity: High
Soil: Well drained
Propagation: Leaf cuttings, seed
Other common names: Saintpaulia
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Gizmo
Port Saint Lucie Fl.
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Don't know how I miss this post. The pic's are great. My trouble sleeping is over. I'm relaxed from such pretty pic's. Off to dream land for me. Thank you.
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LaurensMG
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| Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:53 am Post subject: WOW! |
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Beautiful pics. I have a few African violets myself.
My favorite are the blue and pink.
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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 2:55 am Post subject: violets |
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Nice photos...
I have a small collection of them, and always have room for more.
Love it .
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