Saintpaulia ionantha (African violet)
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Intermediate skill rating |
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0.3m max. spread |
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0.2m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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2 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Saintpaulia ionantha
Other names: African violet
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Genus: Saintpaulia
Species: S. ionantha - S. ionantha is a tender houseplant with evergreen, soft, hairy, thick leaves and bright violet blue flowers.
Saintpaulia ionantha is: Deciduous
Flower: Violet in All seasons
Foliage: Green, Brown in Summer
Fragrance: The flowers are scented
Habit: Bushy, Clump-forming, Spreading
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Specific pests: Aphids , Caterpillars , Mealybugs , Tarsonemid mites , Thrips
Specific diseases: Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning: Remove yellowed foliage and spent flowers. Remove suckers that develop at the base of the plant.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Leaf cuttings, Seed, Suckers. REGISTER to read more...
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Saintpaulia ionantha (African violet) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Containers, Cottage/Informal, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation: Grows best in good (but not direct light) in a frost-free area. Can rot if the hairy leaves get wet. If plants show a bare stem, rejuventate by slicing off the bottom of the root ball equal to length of stem. Repot and new roots will develop.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1) | |
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