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African violets, Saintpaulia

African violets have given their name after Baron Walter von Saint Paul-Illaire, first discovered the plant in the 18th century. The plant was named African violets, because it has been discovered in Africa and its flowers are a close resemblance to true violets. The plant belongs to the family Violaceae.

Plant Description

The African violet is a perennial flower. It has beautiful flowers with five petals. The petals are usually blue violet. The flowers are also coming in pink, fuchsia and white. New cultivars of these plants can be doubled or even semi-double rows of petals.

African violets make good houseplants. They bloom constantly, when grown under good conditions. This pretty plant reaches a height of 15 centimeters. Trailing and subspecies thumbnails can be located in the market.

Growth needs

African violets can be grown in pots and place on a windowsill with light. They need a sufficient amount of sun, preferably from the sun in the afternoon. If the plant is subjected to fresh and cold, its development will be stunted.

The containers, as well as support of the ground must be sterile and clean as this plant is prone to root rot. In addition, make sure the ground water flow and good drainage.

You can line the bottom of the pan using small stones so that you can better drainage. Once they grow up, you will need to repot the plant in a large bowl. This is necessary to avoid crowding the roots of plants. Expect to repot the African violet almost every year ..

Watering Guidance

Keep the soil slightly moist, and avoid watering the leaves as it can cause burning of leaves .. But never on the water one African violet root or allow it to become saturated. This plant is particularly