General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
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Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • African Violet
  • Cape Primrose

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Location: Fairfax, VA
The mother plant is variegated. This little baby plant came from
Location: Fairfax, VA
Location: Fairfax, VA | September 2022
Date: 2022-10-04
Location: Fairfax, VA | June, 2022
Date: 2022-06-05
Location: Fairfax, VA
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Location: Fairfax, VA | October 2022
Date: 2022-10-09
Location: Fairfax, VA | August 2022
Date: 2022-08-19
Location: Fairfax, VA | November 2022
Date: 2022-11-02
Comments:
  • Posted by sedumzz (Fairfax VA - Zone 7a) on Oct 19, 2022 6:07 AM concerning plant:
    Prolific from leaf propagations.
    Note that the variegation on this plant is quite unstable in environmental conditions, and that blooms are extremely variable. Bloom sizes, color, and even the density and color of fantasy streaks or puffs vary greatly depending on temperature and light.

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