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African Violet 'Ming Blue'

Saintpaulia

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Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Saintpaulia (saint-PAWL-ee-a)

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Height

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Bloom Color

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

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Flower Characteristics

Light Blue

Leaf Shape/Type

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Leaf Texture

Herbaceous

Succulent

Leaf Color

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Propagation

From leaf cuttings

Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

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jannich

Andalusia, AL (Zone 8b) | August 2007 | neutral

Ming Blue (5823) 09/28/1984 (Eyerdom) Semidouble light blue star. Medium green, plain, glossy. Standard

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