Saintpaulia ionatha (African violet)

The beautiful Saintpaulia ionatha or African violet are easy care flowering houseplants from the same family as the Primrose. Native to Eastern Africa where they grow on steep rock formations generally in shadier areas where they find there is less competition from other plants! Will flower several times throughout the year especially if fed regularly.

Care Difficulty: This plant has moderate care needs.

Light requirements: As an indoor plant, it requires bright but indirect light.

Watering: Water the plant thoroughly after allowing the top 2 inches of soil to dry out. This plant does not like overwatering so make sure the soil has sufficient drainage and that the pot has drainage holes.

Humidity: Loves humidity. Grouping humidity-loving plants together can help, as can placing pots of a wet pebble tray. You can mist the area around the foliage although this will only increase humidity temporarily. Be cautious to not mist excessively as this can lead to fungal issues. Humidifiers are also beneficial to increase humidity. Kitchen and bathrooms are ideal. Also work well in terrariums.

Toxicity: Non toxic to pets & humans.

Feeding: Can be fed in the growing season during spring and summer, but refrain from feeding in winter.

Repotting: Can be repotted every year or when it has outgrown its current pot.