African Violet. A free flowering plant with pretty flowers produced intermittently throughout the year and attractive variegated foliage. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers March to October. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Saintpaulia VARIEGATED LEAVED TYPES
A free flowering plant with pretty flowers produced intermittently throughout the year and attractive variegated foliage
Additional information
| Generic | Saintpaulia |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | VARIEGATED LEAVED TYPES |
| Common Name | African Violet |
| Flower Colour | mixed colours |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| 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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