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Information & resources about plants & gardens for Brisbane & Qld

African Violet

and other Gesneriaceae

African Violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) are mostly grown indoors, even in South East Queensland. They can be a little challenging to grow and to flower, but success will be very rewarding of those who try them. Check out the links for more tips about these classic potted plants.

Links

Please Note: the following links have been provided for general information. Some of the species or varieties mentioned in international publications might not be available in Australia.

African Violet Society of Queensland (Inc.)

African Violets in Australia

African Violets from Aggie Horticulture Texas A&M University, USA

How to keep your African violets healthy Extension Service Garden Hints, Oregon State University

Growing African Violets University of Illinois Extension

African Violet Production Guide University of Florida, USA

Response of African Violets to Fertilizer Source and Rate University of Florida, USA

Effect of Fertilizer Formulation on Blooming Potential of 21 Cultivars of African Violets Under Interiorscape and Greenhouse Conditions University of Florida, USA

Gesneriaceae Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Streptocarpus sp. Cape Primrose Cal's Plant of the Week, University of Oklahoma

Lipstick Plant Production Guide (Aeschynanthus pulcher) University of Florida, USA

Lipstick-like buds of Aeschynanthus radicans 'Crispa' John&Jacq~s Garden, Malaysia

Aeschynanthus lobbianus Lipstick vine. Flowers of India

Aeschynanthus sikkimensis Sikkim Blushwort. Flowers of India

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