saintpaulina

african violet

Mixing soil: 1 part milled sphagnum peat moss, 1 part vermiculite, and 1 part perlite with a bit of charcoal tossed in. The texture is most important. This mix will not pack down even when wet, leaving lots of air passages for roots to grow into.

Classification

  • Common Names: african violet

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african violet

Propagation Notes

  • Plant Type: Perennial

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african violet
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Saintpaulina, african violet

commonly known as African violet, is a genus of 6–20 species of herbaceous perennial flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Tanzania and adjacent southeastern Kenya in eastern tropical Africa. Typically the African violet is a common household indoor plant but can also be an outdoor plant

Classification

  • Common Names: Saintpaulina, african violet

  • Family: Gesneriaceae

  • Variety:

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viola purple houseplant

Propagation Notes

  • Plant Type: Houseplant

  • Propagation: Cuttings

  • Hardiness: Tender H7 - H10 (+0)

  • Flowering Season: Summer to autumn