Plant Facts

African Violet (Saintpaulia)

Plants A-C
Plants D-L
Plants M-R
Plants S-Z
Name
Discovered by Baron St Paul Illaire in the 1800s

Origin
Mountainous regions of South Africa and Tanzania (especially the Usumbara mountains)

Colours
Pinks, purples, whites, and a rare yellow

Care Tips
Can rot if the hairy leaves get wet. Always water into the saucer the pot is sitting in.

Trivia
African Violets were the UK's favourite houseplant from the time the F&PA started its consumer surveys until 2001 (when they were deposed by peace lilies and orchids).




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African Violet