Botanical Name: Saintpaulia ionantha Add
Common Name: African Violet  
Plant photo of: Saintpaulia ionantha
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal

 

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

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Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Information by:
Photographer: Linda Engstrom
  • Description

  • Notes

This perennial is usually grown as a houseplant and has velvety green leaves with flowers that come in several colors and will bloom continuously with the right care.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.