African violet
Streptocarpus ionanthus
USDA zones11 to 12
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
African violet (Streptocarpus ionanthus) is a houseplant for containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 11 and warmer, down to about 40°F (4°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun and average to moist, sandy soil. It is evergreen and can bloom in every season. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and wide, and it comes from Tanzania.
Pairs well with String of turtles, African mask, and Mini monstera.