General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 6 inches
Plant Spread: 10 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Salmon to coral
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Other: Will bloom continually if given 12 hours of daily light.
Inflorescence Height: 1 inch above mound
Foliage Mound Height: 6 inches considered a standard size
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted

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Common names
  • African Violet
  • Cape Primrose
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Streptocarpus
  • Synonym: Saintpaulia

Photo Gallery
Location: My house plant
Date: 2020-08-01
1.50 inch flower upclose more pink than salmon
Location: My house plant
Date: 2020-08-01
Young plant's 1st flowers Aug.1, 2020
Location: My propagating shelf under SunBlaster light
Date: 2019-10-22
Called 'mouse ears' at this stage

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