Saintpaulia ionantha - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
WEBSaintpaulia ionantha, commonly called African violet, is one of the most satisfactory flowering houseplants. It is a low, compact plant with attractive dark green, thick, hairy leaves. The violet-like flowers are borne in small panicles just above the foliage.
African Violet: How to Grow and Care with Success - Gardenia
WEBAfrican Violet, Streptocarpus ionanthus, Saintpaulia tongwensis Saintpaulia ionantha, more commonly known as the African violet, is a captivating houseplant prized for its lush, velvety leaves and vibrant, petite flowers that can bloom throughout the year.
African violets | UMN Extension
WEBAfrican violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) are low maintenance, easy to grow houseplants. They reliably bloom several times a year when cared for properly. Native to Eastern Africa, these popular houseplants are in the same family (Gesneriaceae) as gloxinia and primrose.
Care of African Violets - Smithsonian Gardens
WEBIn 1892, Baron Walter von Saint Paul discovered the African violet, Saintpaulia ionantha, in the East African country of Tanzania. The genus, Saintpaulia, was derived from this explorer’s name. The specific epithet, ionantha, refers to the violet color of the flowers.
Saintpaulia Ionantha African Violet Care Guide
WEBFeb 28, 2022 · The plant has a few specific needs, but for the most part, caring for Saintpaulia Ionantha is relatively easy. Keep reading to find out how to care for your Saintpaulia Ionantha African violet to keep it thriving and prolific.
African Violet (Saintpaulia) Guide - Our House Plants
WEBThe African Violet sometimes called Saintpaulia, is a simple compact houseplant that has many fans. Our African Violet information and care guide provides all the requirements to keep yours alive and get the flowers to re bloom.
How to grow African violets - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBJun 29, 2021 · Saintpaulia 'Pink Mint' – light pink, star-shaped ruffled flowers with semi-trailing foliage. All you need to know about growing African violets, including planting, watering and problem solving. Expert advice from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
How to Grow and Care for African Violet - Better Homes & Gardens
WEBSep 28, 2023 · This Saintpaulia ionantha selection blooms in rich, deep purple. Its medium green leaves have reddish petioles and undersides.
How to Grow and Care for African Violets - The Spruce
WEBAug 8, 2024 · How to Get African Violets to Bloom. These plants can bloom year round when health. Provide them with the proper light, water, humidity, fertilizer, and soil. African violets start blooming and flowering for longer periods of time when the begin to fill their pots but are not yet root-bound.
African Violet Care - Penn State Extension
WEBAug 30, 2023 · Many of us may have fond memories of visiting our grandmother's house and seeing her beautiful African violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) blooming. As we grew older with our own house and family, she may have offered to give us a propagated cutting.