Fauna Top Sites Vivarium Top Sites

<-- Back To Plants                                 African Violets                                                                 
Gesneriaceae Saintpaulia





African violets come from a highly humid jungle environment - so higher humidity is great for these plants. The colors of the flowers vary quite a bit - but we generally only stock the purple which seems to be most commonly used in vivariums today. Try not to hit the leaves with cold water - as it can cause spotting. They do best if misted only sparingly - allowing the plant to drink mainly thru the substrate. Don't pack the substrate too tightly around the plant - allow for some aeration & breathing. We try to ship these before they flower - as the flowers would otherwise almost certainly be damaged during shipping.

3" pot - $2.95
*Limited Quantity Available*