Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet)

Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) deep purple flower close up with frilly white ruffled edges
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) purple flower with ruffles and yellow centers near thick fuzzy leaves.

Botanical names: Streptocarpus ionanthus, Saintpaulia ionantha

Common name: African violet

Family: Gesneriaceae

Origin: Tropical East Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSemi-shadeShadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyRed, crimson, vinous flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowers

Low, evergreen herbaceous perennial plant, one of the most satisfactory flowering houseplants. It is a compact plant with attractive dark green, thick, hairy leaves. The violet-like flowers are borne in small panicles just above the foliage. Besides various shades of blue-violet, there are also pink, fuschia, and white cultivars. Newer violets include not only cultivars with single flowers, but also those with semi-double or double rows of petals. Bi-colored flowers and those with a contrasting border are popular. Trailing cultivars and miniatures are also available. Plants kept in good condition flower almost continuously.

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Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) pink flower, close up of clusters of petals, green leaves.
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Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) purple white flower close up with green leaves
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) blue flower close up with yellow centers and green leaves.
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) pink and white close up flower on dark leaves
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Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) pink flower close up with dark green fuzzy leaves
Rhapsodie Rosalie
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) green plant with fuzzy leaves in a small plastic container.
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) pink flower close up with green leaves in a pot.
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) pink flower close up with yellow centers on green leaves.
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) pink flower close up with ruffled edges and yellow center.
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) deep red ruffled flower, close up view for ornamental pot decoration
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) with pink and white flowers in a close up view.
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) white and purple flower, close up of ruffled petals
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) pink white flower close up on small leafy house plant.
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) pink flower and green variegated leaves close up.
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Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) purple flower close up with thick fuzzy green leaves.
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) purple flower and variegated leaves in a close up view.
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) pink flower plant with dark green fuzzy foliage in pot.
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) purple and white flower close up on green leaves.
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) white and purple flower close up on green leaves.
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) white pink purple flower clusters on a green lush plant
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) purple flower close up with yellow centers on dark foliage.
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) purple flower with white edges in a close up.
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) purple flower with white edges in a close up view.
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) pink flowers, close up, dark green leaves around them.
Streptocarpus ionanthus (African violet) close up with purple flower petals and yellow centers.


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