Streptocarpus ionanthus
We carry this. Available at our St. Augustine nursery; call (904) 471-0440 to confirm current stock.
African violet (Streptocarpus ionanthus) is a compact, rosette-forming houseplant native to the cloud forests of East Africa, prized for its velvety, dark green leaves and cheerful clusters of violet, pink, or white flowers. One of the most popular flowering houseplants, it blooms repeatedly throughout the year. Starting at $5.95.
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. Retains foliage through winter. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
African violet is strictly an indoor houseplant in NE Florida; place near an east- or west-facing window for bright, indirect light. Direct Florida sun will scorch the velvety leaves, and deep shade reduces flowering.
Water African violet when the top inch of soil feels dry, using room-temperature water poured at the base rather than overhead to avoid leaf spotting and rot. In NE Florida's humid summers, allow slightly more drying between waterings to prevent crown rot.
Use a well-draining, slightly acidic potting mix formulated for African violets or a peat-perlite blend. Feed every 2–4 weeks with a high-phosphorus liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength to encourage continuous blooming. Keep indoors year-round in NE Florida.
Shares 4 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, acidic, and zone 9a hardiness.
Shares 4 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, acidic, and zone 9a hardiness.
Shares 4 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, acidic, and zone 9a hardiness.
Shares 4 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, acidic, and zone 9a hardiness.
Shares 4 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, acidic, and zone 9a hardiness.
Shares 4 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, acidic, and zone 9a hardiness.
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African Violet is a houseplant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 6-8 inches × 6-8 inches.
