Miniature African Violet. A pretty free flowering plant with single fuchsia red flowers produced intermittently throughout the year. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers March to October. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Saintpaulia ‘Midget Valentine’
A pretty free flowering plant with single fuchsia red flowers produced intermittently throughout the year
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Saintpaulia |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Midget Valentine' |
Common Name | Miniature African Violet |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Gesneriaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, white |
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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