African violet
Saintpaulia ionantha · African Violets · Gesneriad family
Also known as: Saintpaulia · Usambara Violet
Medium10–15cmPet-friendly
African violet care at a glance
African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 18–24 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 18–24 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on African violet
Common pests on African violet include Cyclamen mite. Also possible: Mealybugs, Vine weevil and Thrips. A common disease is Crown rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew and Grey mould. African violet is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Cyclamen mite High
- Mealybugs Medium
- Thrips Low
- Vine weevil Medium
Disease
- Crown rot High
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Grey mould Medium
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Frequently asked questions about African violet
- Which pests affect African violet?
- Common pests on African violet include Cyclamen mite. Also possible: Mealybugs, Vine weevil and Thrips.
- Which diseases affect African violet?
- A common disease is Crown rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew and Grey mould.
- Is African violet toxic to cats and dogs?
- African violet is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does African violet need?
- African violet has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does African violet need?
- African violet prefers to grow in partial shade. Around 10 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is African violet frost-hardy?
- African violet is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 16 °C.