African Violet (Saintpaulia) - Mini Plant Profile

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  1. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Galway, Ireland
    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

    [flickr]Saintpaulia[/flickr]
     
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  3. Gizmo

    Gizmo Animal Magnet

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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.
     
  4. LaurensMG

    LaurensMG New Seed

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    WOW!

    Beautiful pics. I have a few African violets myself.
    My favorite are the blue and pink.
     
  5. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    violets

    Nice photos...

    I have a small collection of them, and always have room for more.

    Love it .

    b
     

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