African Violet (Saintpaulia)

• Small, evergreen plant with velvet-textured, dark green, heart shaped leaves and small, violet-like flowers appearing from early summer to early autumn. Different species will have: frilled flowers, double flowers, different colour flowers (white, purple, light blue, pink).
• Use indoor in small pots with African violet potting compost.
• Position: needs a lot of natural light but do not place on window sills.
• Water requirements: keep moist throughout the year but not soaked. If in doubt allow the plant to lightly dry out between the watering. Do not water on the foliage. Plant can be placed in a saucer with tepid water or potted up in a self watering pot.
• Size: can reach 10-15cm in height and 20-25cm in width depending on variety.
• Application of African violet fertiliser every 15 days from spring through to autumn will encourage strong healthy growth and flower production.

Handy Growing Tips:
If you have heating units or air-conditioners, it is best to avoid placing plants underneath or next to them. This is because the air blowing out from these units can be very hot and dry, leaving a healthy plant burnt, damaged, and stressed.