Growing guide · Houseplants and herbs
African violet
Saintpaulia ionantha (Streptocarpus ionanthus)
A small, free-flowering windowsill plant; water from below keeping the leaves dry.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Light | bright filtered light | [1] |
| Watering | from below, leaves dry; let the surface dry before watering again; no cold water | [1] |
| Temperature | best 16–27 °C (60–80 °F); below 16 °C at night stunts growth | [1] |
| Humidity | high; a wet pebble tray or humidifier | [1] |
| Plant size | 15–23 cm (6–9 in.) | [1] |
Houseplant or ornamental: no harvest. Block tasks are watering, feeding, repotting, pruning and pest checks per the guide.
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.