African violets typically start flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.
African violet
Saintpaulia ionantha
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
11 - 12
Flowers:
Blue, pink, purple and white Flowers
Sun:
part shade,part sun/part shade
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
green,brown,violet Fruits Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,purple,pink,violet,white
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Moderate
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
African violets should be watered once every 5-7 days, depending on the local conditions such as humidity and temperature. Watering for African violets should be deep and thorough but take care not to overwater. The size of the pot and type of potting medium also affect the amount of water needed. About 3 tablespoons of water per plant is recommended, but this may need to be adjusted depending on the size of the pot and the potting medium.
sunlight
African Violets require low-to-medium indirect sunlight for optimal growth and flowering. They do best with 4-6 hours of bright, indirect sunlight each day, through a lightly curtained window or other indirect light source. Avoid direct sunlight, as this could cause the delicate leaves to burn. If the African Violet gets too little light, it will not bloom. However, too much direct sunlight can cause the leaves to wilt or turn yellow and can cause burning of the petals.
pruning
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African violet with pink flowers.
Season
African violets typically start flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Saintpaulia ionantha is in the months of April, May, and June.
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Saintpaulia ionantha is in the months of April, May, and June.