African Violet
African Violet Plant Properties
Chinese Name African Violet Alias African Purplewort Latin Name Saintpaulia ionantha Family Gesneriaceae Genus Saintpaulia Origin and Distribution Tropical regions of East AfricaAfrican Violet Plant Introduction
The African Violet is a perennial herbaceous plant. The flowers are light purple, either single or in clusters. There are many cultivated varieties, including large-flowered, single-petaled, semi-double, double-petaled, and variegated leaves, with flower colors ranging from purple-red, white, blue, pink, to bicolor. It prefers a warm climate, dislikes high temperatures, is somewhat shade-tolerant, and thrives in scattered light. It grows well in fertile, loose, neutral, or slightly acidic soil. Native to the tropical regions of East Africa, the plant is small and dainty with colorful flowers that bloom throughout the year, making it an excellent indoor flower. It is an internationally renowned potted plant, especially popular in Europe and America. Its flower language is eternal love. But it also represents her fragility, vulnerability, and desire for an ideal home.
African Violet Image Appreciation
1. African Violet Image One
2. African Violet Image Two
3. African Violet Image Three
4. African Violet Image Four
5. African Violet Image Five
6. African Violet Image Six
7. African Violet Image Seven