African Violet. A pretty free flowering plant with lavender-blue double flowers produced intermittently throughout the year. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers March to October. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Saintpaulia ‘Breezy Blue’
A pretty free flowering plant with lavender-blue double flowers produced intermittently throughout the year
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Saintpaulia |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Breezy Blue' |
Common Name | African Violet |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Gesneriaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming, Trailing |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Dead head regularly, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Remove any dead or diseased wood |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Mealy bugs, Botrytis, Powdery mildew, Vine weevils |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
Propagation | Division |
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