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Saintpaulia ionantha

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Saintpaulia ionantha African Violet,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Rosette

Description:
Evergreen low-growing, rosette-shaped indoor plant with hairy green leaves and lovely little flowers during Spring. Flower colours include blue, cream, white, mauve, pink, purple and red. Perfect for containers. Grows approx. 20cm tall.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm <30cm

Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)
Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Mealy Bugs, Mites, Powdery Mildew

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed

Family Name: Origin:
Gesneriaceae Africa

Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Assorted
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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