General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Other: Will bloom continually if given 12 hours of daily light.
Suitable Locations: 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

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

Photo Gallery
Location: tabbycat's house plant
Date: 2018-11-06
Blooms darken as they open
Location: murchison, tx
Date: 2015-08-13
african violet solemn promise
Location: My house plant
Date: 2018-10-03
Blooms upclose for color & details
Location: My house plant
Date: 2018-11-06
Flowers measure 2 1/2 plus inches
Location: Youngsville, LA
Date: 2017-08-29
By tabbycat
Comments:
  • Posted by tabbycat (Youngsville, LA - Zone 9b) on Aug 2, 2019 10:18 AM concerning plant:
    These are the lightest brightest leaves on an African violet I have. They are a chartreuse green and really contrast well with the pretty pastel shades of the glistening purple flowers. I like that it is a smaller standard, staying within a 6" circle. I always have starter plants for trade or sale. My largest is in bloom at this time, 8-1-19.

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