African Violet (Streptocarpus 'Irish Flirt') in the Cape Primroses Database

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements:	Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:	Wet Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:	Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Plant Height:	2 inches
Plant Spread:	3 inches
Leaves:	Evergreen
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Green White
Bloom Size:	Under 1"
Flower Time:	Other: Will bloom continually if given 12 hours of daily light.
Suitable Locations:	Houseplant Terrariums
Uses:	Suitable for miniature gardens
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 Prefers to be under-potted

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Posted by tabbycat (Youngsville, LA - Zone 9b) on Jun 9, 2018 9:40 PM concerning plant:

I grew my 'Irish Flirt' violets from a leaf from a trading friend. The leaf was so small but rooted easily in water & made 3 sprouts, which grew slowly but well as they stayed small. I posted pictures of this cute mini with its dime-size double white with green tinted blooms. The plants never got over 3" wide & only 2" high. I grew them on a wire shelf of african violets by an east window that got filtered morning sun about 4 hours, then they were under a SunBlaster light about 8 hours. They are easy to grow, but slow, and they really stay small if you are limited for space.

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