African violet
Saintpaulia ionantha
Overview
African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) is an easy to care for species with soft fuzzy foliage and a variety of purple, blue, and pink blooms. Native to Eastern Africa, African violets tend to thrive with bright but indirect sunlight and moist soil with regular applications of high-phosphorus fertilizer. This fast-growing houseplant may be grown as single plants or propagated by leaf-cuttings to form small, beautiful clumps of blooms on their trailing stems. Low maintenance, long-lasting and long-blooming, the African violet is a colorful and rewarding addition to any home or office.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "5-7" days.
Light
part shade, part sun/part shade.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 11-12.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, March, April.
Propagation
Seed Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Leaf scorch, Mites, Thrips.
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