South Africa. Originally African came from Tanzania Africa. The proper name for them is Saintpaulia. Seeds came from Germany. Armacost & Royston Greenhouse in Los Angeles grew them in the 1940's - 1970's approximately and was the first large greenhouse to grow them.
You can grow African violets anytime of the year. African violets grow best inside the house in a well lighted (no direct sun).
The hints in the name, South Africa.
The scientific name for African violets is Saintpaulia.
African violets are male and female flowers. They have pistils (the female part) and stamen (the male part)
African violets can be grown all year round in the house using flourescent lights or a North window.
African violets are propogated by leaf cuttings.
An African violet has five petals.
African violets
The scientific name for African violets is Saintpaulia.
Yes, African violets emit pollen which can trigger an allergy.
Yes, indeed they do. African violets have beautiful flowers, they grow in many colors.
African Violets are plants and make their own food, so they are autotrophs.
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African violets are male and female flowers. They have pistils (the female part) and stamen (the male part)
Growing African violets for a hobby is a lot of fun. You can even join the African violet association www.avsa join a club near you and start showing your African violets, it's very rewarding. Also, this is a wonderful hobby for children.
African violets can't grow 25 feet tall. Giant African violets are 12-16 inches.
African violets can't grow 25 feet tall. Giant African violets are 12-16 inches.
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