What is the rarest African violet?

H wrote it down for me: Saintpaulia pusilla. That’s right. The flower that I had seen in the rare Udzungwa Mountains of Africa (according to Mr. H) is the rare, and perhaps “extinct” species of African violet, Saintpaulia pusilla.

Do African violets need a lot of light?

African violets need bright light to bloom, but cannot tolerate hot, direct sun because their leaves are easily scorched by intense light. Violets bloom best at temperatures from 65 to 75 degrees.

What are the different types of African violets?

Amazing African Violets

• African Violet ‘Persian Prince’ (Heather Demers)
• African Violet Optimara ‘Rose Quartz’ (Kathy Lahti)
• African Violet ‘Lonestar Snowstorm’
• African Violet ‘Rob’s Boolaroo’ (Ben Haning)
• Optimara African Violet ‘Little Maya’ (Debbie McInnis)
• African violet ‘N-Diuimovochka’ or ‘Thumbelina’ (Ben Haning)

Where can you find African violets?

African violets (or Saintpaulia) are a genus of plants within the Gesneriad family. Discovered in 1892 by Baron von St Paul (hence the botanical name), many species can still be found growing in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania and Kenya.

Should I repot an African violet?

African violets generally need to be repotted at least once a year . The best pot is one that is slightly bigger than the plant. If your plant is struggling, it may need to be repotted in a smaller container. Check for signs of soggy soil and loose roots.

How big do African violets get?

Grow them large. Standard African violets are those varieties that, when mature, will exceed 8″ in diameter. In practice, most grow to about 10-12″. When grown for exhibition, they can exceed 18-24″ across.

Is vinegar good for African violets?

African Violets require soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 6.5. If the pH level of your soil is above 6.5, the acidity level of the soil is too low. You can add vinegar to the soil to lower the pH level of the soil and increase the acidity. The best way to add vinegar to the soil is to add 2 tsp. of white vinegar to 1 gallon of water.

Is an African violet a house plant?

Environment: African violets are meant to be grown indoors year round. Natural light: African violets require indirect light rather than direct sun, which can burn their leaves. Water: There are many ideas about how to water African violets, but the basic guideline is to make sure the soil is kept moist to the touch, but never