Common Name |
African Violet |
Botanical Name |
Saintpaulia ionantha |
Origins |
Modern varieties are bred from species originating from eastern tropical Africa. |
Season Availability |
All year round |
Description |
Compact plant with dark green fleshy leaves with clusters of waxy five-petalled flowers. African Violet is a bright and popular indoor plant. |
Colours |
White, Pink, Purple, Blue and some bi-colours. |
Growing Conditions |
African Violets need good light to flower indoors. Place pot about 30cm from a north or east window or under a skylight. Ideal growing temperature range is 18-24°C. |
Care Instructions |
Water plants by placing pot in a shallow bowl of water for 1 hour. This is required weekly in summer and fortnightly in winter. Avoid wetting the leaves or flowers. Feed with a soluble plant food once a month during warm weather. |