
1 teal packet of 20 African Violet Seeds (care guide included)
About each variety:
- Variegated African Violets: are similar to standard violets, only with white markings on the leaves. They are slightly more slow growing and require a little more light than the standard variety.
- Lil Gems: similar to standard violets, however they’re 3-6in wide and some leaves are variegated. You can also expect some variation in flower color and leaf shape. Since this variety is a hybrid, germination rates are lower(about 50%).
- Standard: Standard African Violet leaf shapes and sizes vary, and flowers can be pink, purple, red or white.
- Fantasy: Fantasy African Violets are similar to standard violets with similar leaf shapes, but most flowers will be bi-color.
- Trailer: Trailer African Violets are similar to standard violets, only the stems grow longer allowing the plant to trail over the sides of the planters.
About the seeds:
Level: |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
Germination Time:(days) |
14-30 days |
Depth(in) |
sprinkle on the surface of soil |
Spacing(in) |
2-5 per soil pod or planter |
Recommended planter |
small soil pod or 2-3" nursery planter |
Time to Maturity(days) |
6-7 months |
Seed Prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
Method |
greenhouse method | paper towel method |
Temperature |
70F - 80F |
About the Plants:
Description |
small bushy plant with velvety green leaves with white variegation and pastel-colored blooms. |
Difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
Growth Speed |
slow | medium | fast |
Size of plant |
8”-16” |
Light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
Soil |
well- draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
Temperature |
warm | cool |
Pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
Pests |
crown & root rot, blight, spider mites, mealy bugs |
Fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Instructions:
Fertilize potting mix with diluted liquid fertilizer prior to sowing and continue watering with diluted fertilizer as the seedlings grow. If using a grow light, place the planter ~10in away from the light and keep the lights on for 10hrs a day.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2023 growing season.