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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 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

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
Aeschynanthus lobbianus Lipstick vine. Flowers of India
Aeschynanthus sikkimensis Sikkim Blushwort. Flowers of India

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