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SaintPaulia or African Violet
Botanical name - Saintpaulia
Common name - African Violet
Description - Perennials grown as houseplants
Sunset zone(s) - Houseplant
Exposure - Filtered early morning sun, indirect bright
light
Water requirements - See below
General Information - Extremely popular houseplant
that will bloom almost continuously with the proper care. African violets have
particular soil requirements and pre-mixed African violet potting soil is
available. The soil is moisture retaining, but very fast draining. If you have
to re-pot an African Violet, it is best to use the pre-packaged soil and keep
the roots tight in the pot as African violets bloom well when their roots are
crowded.
The position of the plant in the house is important, choose a
location where temperatures average 60 to 70 Degrees F and there is high
humidity. Water African violets from the top or the bottom of the pot, but keep
water off the leaves and the crown of the plant. Use room temperature water and
wet the soil thoroughly. Do not let the plant stand in water for more than 2
hours.
Feed the plants with an African violet fertilizer. If the
plant is in need of water, water it prior to fertilizing. Do not fertilize a dry
plant.
Popular species - Single species, although
Streptocarpus have the same core requirements as African violets.
Nursery Notes - To increase the humidity around the
plant, place a saucer under the plant pot and fill it with gravel, keeping the
gravel wet. Watch for Aphids,
Mites and
Thrips. Pick off spent flowers and
damaged leaves. Use water wicking pots or "self watering pots"
Additional help - The following information sheets may help
you with this plant
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Cambria Nursery and Florist
