Family: Gesneriaceae (jes-ner-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Saintpaulia (saint-PAWL-ee-a) (Info)
Cultivar: African Skies
Hybridized by Lalanne; Year of Registration or Introduction: 11/26/1994
» View all varieties of African Violets Size/Type:
Standard
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Bloom Color:
Dark Blue
Flower Characteristics:
Semi-double
Star
Edged
Ruffled (frilled or wavy)
Leaf Shape/Type:
Quilted
Plain
Leaf Texture:
Hairy/fuzzy
Leaf Color:
Red Back (or red reverse)
Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers
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Propagation:
May be propagated by cuttings (leaf, sucker, or bloom stalk)
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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