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Saintpaulia Ionantha "African Violet Double" 10cmPot
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R69.00
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Saintpaulia Ionantha "African Violet Double" 10cmPot
Product Details
Botanical Name: Saintpaulia ionantha
Common Names: African Violet, Double African Violet, Bi-Colour African Violet
📌 Product Description
Saintpaulia ionantha, commonly known as the African Violet, is a compact, evergreen indoor plant prized for its striking double blooms in purple and white bi-colour patterns. This variety features layered, ruffled petals with bold contrast, creating a highly decorative and eye-catching display.
The plant forms a neat rosette of soft, velvety green leaves, providing an attractive backdrop to its long-lasting flowers. With proper care, African Violets are reliable repeat bloomers, producing multiple flushes of flowers throughout the year.
Perfect for indoor environments, this variety is ideal for adding vibrant colour to small spaces, windowsills, and decorative containers.
📏 Size When Fully Grown
- Height: 15 – 25 cm
- Spread: 15 – 30 cm
- Growth Habit: Compact, rosette-forming
- Growth Rate: Moderate
🌱 Best Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light (avoid direct sunlight)
- Soil: Light, well-draining mix (African Violet mix recommended)
Water:
• Keep soil consistently lightly moist
• Water from the base to avoid wetting leaves
• Avoid overwatering and waterlogging
Feeding: Use a diluted liquid fertiliser regularly during active growth
Maintenance:
• Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
• Avoid water on leaves to prevent spotting
• Maintain moderate humidity
• Protect from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes
🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)
- Best Planting Time: Year-round indoors
- Active Growth: Year-round under stable indoor conditions
- Flowering Season: Intermittent throughout the year
- Climate Suitability: Ideal for indoor environments across South Africa
- Chill Requirement: None (sensitive to cold)
🌼 Additional Benefits
• Unique double, bi-colour blooms
• Long-lasting and repeat flowering
• Compact size for small spaces
• Easy to grow indoors
• Adds vibrant colour to interiors
🌿 Ideal Uses
✔ Indoor décor
✔ Office and desk plants
✔ Windowsills
✔ Gift plants
✔ Collector houseplant varieties
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