African Violet 'S. rupicola'

Saintpaulia

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Saintpaulia (saint-PAWL-ee-a)
Synonym
Bloom Color
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Other Details
Other details
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Soil pH requirements
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Patent Information
Sun to Partial Shade
Size/Type
N/A
Flower Characteristics
Dark Blue
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Evergreen
Smooth
Succulent
Textured
Leaf Color
Propagation
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Frederick, MD (Zone 6b) | August 2007 | positive

This plant is not a hybrid but rather a natural species discovered in the wild.

S. rupicola (S 10) 1964 (B. Burtt) Single ...Read More

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Dallas, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | positive

Single light-medium blue, three or more per peduncle. Light-medium green, heart-shaped, soft, smooth, glossy, velvety/light back. Leaves ...Read More

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