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African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha)
Other common Names
N/A
Light
Medium - High
Care level
Easy - Intermediate
Water
Evenly moist soil (note: do not allow cold water to touch the leaves of this plant as it will cause staining. African violets are watered best from below. Simply pour water into the saucer under the plant, and allow the plant to suck up the water through its roots. Remove excess water left in the saucer after 30 minutes)
Humidity
Average
Temperature
Average - Warm
Propagation Method
  Leaf cuttings, suckers
Common Problems
  Mealybugs, aphids, crown or root rot
Decoration Tips   Best suited as a tabletop or windowsill plant
Common Varities:   Standard, miniature, semi-miniature, trailing
 
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