African Violet Seeds – Saintpaulia ionantha Flower Plant

African Violet is a beloved flowering houseplant known for its velvety leaves and abundant blooms in shades of purple, blue, pink, white, and bi-color combinations. Compact and easy to grow indoors, Saintpaulia ionantha produces flowers throughout much of the year when provided with proper care. Perfect for windowsills, tabletops, containers, and indoor plant collections, African Violets bring long-lasting color and charm to any space.

Features

• Attractive velvety green foliage
• Continuous flowering under proper conditions
• Compact growth ideal for indoor spaces
• Available in a wide range of bloom colors
• Excellent houseplant for containers and windowsills
• Long-lasting ornamental display
• Easy-care indoor flowering plant

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Saintpaulia ionantha
• Common Name (US): African Violet
• Seed Type / Variety: Flowering Indoor Ornamental Plant
• Growth Habit: Compact rosette-forming perennial
• USDA Zones: 11–12 (typically grown indoors)
• Planting Season: Year-round indoors
• Growing Season: Year-round under suitable indoor conditions
• Sowing Season: Year-round indoors
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14–30 days in warm, humid conditions with indirect light
• Sunlight Requirements: Bright indirect light
• Soil Requirements: Light, well-drained African violet potting mix
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil lightly moist but not waterlogged
• Mature Plant Size: 4–8 inches tall and 6–12 inches wide
• Plant Spacing: 6–10 inches apart