Plant profile
African Violet
Quick facts
A popular blooming plant, African violets have fuzzy heart-shaped leaves with light green or red-violet undersides and some have ruffled, smooth or serrated edges.
African Violet at a glance
- Colors
- Deep purple
- Lavender
- Pink
- Yellow
- White
- Red
- Bi-colors
- Special care
- Remove old blooms and yellowing leaves. Keep barely moist and fertilize monthly with all-purpose food. Do not let water touch leaves. With plenty of bright, indirect sunlight, or 14 to 16 hours of artificial light, they flower continuously and can last many years. Avoid placing them in a drafty area.
- Also called
- violet
About african Violets
A popular blooming plant, African violets have fuzzy heart-shaped leaves with light green or red-violet undersides and some have ruffled, smooth or serrated edges. A few varieties have variegated foliage. Petal variations include single, double and ruffled. Colors include deep purple, lavender, pink, yellow, white, red, and bi-colors.
Questions about african Violets
What colors do African Violets come in?
African Violets come in deep purple, lavender, pink, yellow, white, red and bi-colors.
Where can I buy African Violets?
From a local SAF member florist. Enter the recipient's ZIP code on this page to find florists near them.
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