African Violet

This is a low-growing, hairy-leafed plant. The leaves are roughly oval in shape and dark green. There are hundred of varieties of Saintpaulia whose blossoms range from pink to mauve to blue to violet. The flowers, sometimes run up to as much as an inch and a half across but usually smaller, some miniature varieties also exist.

Availability

Available

Stocked Sizes

4, 6

Additional Details

Botanical Name

Saintpaulia lonantha

Flowering Season

Year round

Bloom Color

purple, white, pink, multi colors

Growth Rate

medium

Soil Moisture Needs

moist to dry, water from bottom of pot

Exposure Needs

moderate to bright light

Growing Maintenance Tips

pinch of spent blooms to encourage new blossoms