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African Violet, Assorted
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Description
saintpaulia ionantha
African violets are small plants with fuzzy leaves that produce clusters of white, blue or purple flowers. Standard plants can grow up to 8-12 inches in size. African violets are well adapted to indoor environments, but benefit from high humidity. Supply plants with 10-12 hours of moderate indirect light each day.
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Details
For watering, place the pot in a saucer filled with water for 15 to 30 minutes. Water will be absorbed into the soil through the pot’s drain hole. To avoid root rot, DO NOT let the pot sit in water for more than 30 minutes. DO NOT mist the foliage, or water from above. Water on the foliage may cause permanent leaf spotting.
Re-pot plants once a year to refresh the soil, these plants do not mind being lightly root bound. African violets prefer a light soil mix that allows for good drainage. Lightly fertilize the plant, as too strong of a dose will burn the plant.
New African violets can be produced from existing plants. Cut leaves from the original plant, leaving 1 inch of leaf stalk (petiole) attached to the leaf. Bury the stalk and up to ¼ inch of the leaf in a wet sand/vermiculite mixture. Cover lightly with plastic and keep the media moist. Within two to six months, new plantlets will form on the leaf.
More Information
| Common Family Name | African Violet |
|---|---|
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |