Saintpaulia ionantha
Owned by Sarah (@Lilith).
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Notes
Family: Gesneriaceae. Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- African Violet
- Hybrid/Species/Unknown
- Species
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Houseplant
- Growth Habit
- Herbaceous
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Propagation Method
- Offset / Pup
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- Medium Water Needs
- Temperature Range
- Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
- Humidity Range
- High Humidity (60–80%)
- Light Needs
- Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
- Date Acquired
- Oct 7, 2026
- Natural Habitat Location
- East African forests
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 1
- Added Details
- Family: Gesneriaceae. Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
African Violet
Saintpaulia
ionantha
Common NameAfrican Violet
Hybrid/Species/UnknownSpecies
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Houseplant
Growth Habit
Herbaceous
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Offset / Pup
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Oct 7, 2026
Natural Habitat LocationEast African forests
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Gesneriaceae. Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Saintpaulia
ionantha
Common NameAfrican Violet
Hybrid/Species/UnknownSpecies
Added Details
Family: Gesneriaceae. Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Houseplant
Growth Habit
Herbaceous
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Offset / Pup
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Oct 7, 2026
Natural Habitat LocationEast African forests
Collection Context
Quantity
1