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African Violet 'Velvet Brocade'

Saintpaulia

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Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Saintpaulia (saint-PAWL-ee-a)
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6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
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Quilted
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Other details
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
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Flower Characteristics
Medium Purple
White/Near White
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6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Single
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Star
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Size/Type
Red Back (or red reverse)
White/Cream variegated
Pink variegated
Flower Characteristics
May be propagated by cuttings (leaf, sucker, or bloom stalk)
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