{"title":"Flowering African Violet","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eGenus: Saintpaulia\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"143\"\u003e(now classified under\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"161\"\u003eStreptocarpus\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"182\"\u003esect. Saintpaulia)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gesneriaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e African Violet\u003cbr data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern tropical Africa, primarily Tanzania and Kenya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eAfrican violets are small, herbaceous, rosette-forming plants widely grown as houseplants for their colourful, velvety flowers and compact form. While formerly classified under the genus \u003cem data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eSaintpaulia\u003c\/em\u003e, molecular studies have placed them within the genus \u003cem data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eStreptocarpus\u003c\/em\u003e, under the section \u003cem data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eSaintpaulia\u003c\/em\u003e. These plants have fuzzy, rounded leaves and bloom in a wide range of colours including violet, blue, pink, red, and white, often with ruffled or bicolour petals. They are especially valued for their ability to flower year-round under proper indoor conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003ePrefers bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight which can scorch leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eGrows best in well-drained, slightly acidic soil—use an African violet potting mix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eWater with room-temperature water from the bottom to avoid spotting or rotting leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eMaintain high humidity and consistent warmth—ideal temperature is 18–24°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eFeed with a diluted, balanced fertilizer every 2–4 weeks during active growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eDiscovered in the late 19th century by Baron Walter von Saint Paul-Illaire in Tanzania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eOne of the most popular and hybridized houseplants, with thousands of named cultivars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eDespite their name, they are not true violets (\u003cem data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eViola\u003c\/em\u003e spp.), but are named for their flower resemblance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eAfrican violets can be easily propagated from leaf cuttings, making them a favourite among plant enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eTheir consistent blooming potential makes them a symbol of devotion and loyalty in the language of flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"african-violet-4-pot","title":"African Violets Assorted","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaintpaulia ionantha aka African Violet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright indirect light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eKeep soil moist. 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