What type of plant is an African violet?
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What type of plant is an African violet?
You can check the answer of the people under the question at Quora “african native flowering plant in coffee family“
Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia is a section within Streptocarpus subgenus Streptocarpella consisting of about ten species of herbaceous perennial flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Tanzania and adjacent southeastern Kenya in eastern tropical Africa.
Scientific name : Saintpaulia
Higher classification : Gesneriaceae
Order : Lamiales
Kingdom : Plantae
Rank : Genus
Section : Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia; H.Wendl.
African violets need indirect sunlight , direct can burn the leaves. Choose a north- or east-facing window for best results. Keep plants away from cold glass and rotate the pot once a week so all leaves receive light . Extend daylight by placing African violets under a grow light during winter months
An African violet (Saintpaulia spp.) can last indefinitely, according to the Bay State African Violet Society. It’s not unusual for them to live 50 years or more with proper care. The key is to avoid overwatering, chilling and direct sunlight — three things that can drastically reduce an African violet’s lifespan.