General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Other: Will bloom continually if given 12 hours of daily light.
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • African Violet
  • Cape Primrose
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Streptocarpus
  • Synonym: Saintpaulia
Also sold as:
  • Lillian-n-Lace

Photo Gallery
Location: Metro Atlanta Georgia
Date: Fall 2023
Pink bloom Mosaic leaf
Location: South Florida
Date: 2014-06-09
Flower is light pink with darker pink rim and a touch of shimmer.
Location: South Florida
Date: 2014-06-09
One of my most faithful bloomers. Love this African violet!
Location: South Florida
Date: 2014-06-09
Variegated leaf from Lillian-n-Lace.

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