Saintpaulia spp.
African Violet
Moderate careTerrestrialNon-toxic5–15 cm
A compact rosette plant with soft, velvety leaves and small flowers in purple, pink, or white. It does best in bright indirect light with steady humidity. Water from below to keep moisture off the crown, as water sitting on the leaves can cause rot.
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Photo by Marcin Konsek·CC BY-SA 4.0
Care
Light
Bright indirect(preferred)
Humidity
High (60–80%)(preferred)
Temperature
10°C25°C40°C
18°C – 24°C
Soil
Peat moss(preferred)
Moisture
Moist(preferred)
Appearance
Distribution
Propagation
References
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