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African Violet-Saintpaulia ionantha-Year-round blooms 2" Pot (Pack of 10)

African Violet-Saintpaulia ionantha-Year-round blooms 2" Pot (Pack of 10)

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Saintpaulia ionantha - African Violet

Saintpaulia ionantha

Description

Saintpaulia ionantha, commonly known as the African Violet, is a popular houseplant cherished for its charming, velvety leaves and vibrant, colorful blooms. Native to Tanzania, this plant thrives indoors and is known for its ability to flower throughout the year under the right conditions.

Suggested Uses

African Violets are ideal for indoor decoration, adding a splash of color to windowsills, desks, and tabletops. They are also excellent for container gardening and make thoughtful gifts for plant enthusiasts.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Saintpaulia ionantha
  • Common Name Common Name: African Violet
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 6-9 inches tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 11-12
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Year-round
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Not applicable
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other indoor plants like ferns and peace lilies

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Use a well-draining pot with a light, porous soil mix
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: African Violet potting mix or a peat-based mix
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers high humidity; consider using a humidity tray
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Remove dead flowers and leaves to encourage growth
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Maintain consistent indoor temperatures and light
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the original pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during growing season
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid getting water on leaves to prevent spotting
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