AFRICAN VIOLETS

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AFRICAN VIOLETS

• Janice R. Taylor

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Background Information

• African Violet, common name for certain flowering
  plants, unrelated to violets, but with petals
  shaped like those of violets and often violet in
  color. The genus (Saintpaulia) contains about 20
  species of small, hairy, herbaceous perennials
  with clusters of leaves at the base. All are
  native to the mountains of Tanzania and Kenya.
• Scientific classification African violets belong
  to the family Gesneriaceae.

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Vision Statement

• The African Violet will no longer be a mystery

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Goal and Objective

• To teach busy people how to grow violets
• Help stop the loving-neglect of this delicate
  plant
• Alleviate violet anxiety

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Growing African Violets

• It is simple
• Watering
• Soil
• Feeding
• Lighting
• Containers
• Pruning
• Handling

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Todays Situation

• Frustration with plant
• Violets lose flowers
• Wont bloom
• Discolored leaves

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How Did it Happen?

• Improper care
• Taking the violet for granted
• No training
• Secrets not shared

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Recommendation

• Follow the simple rules
• Water from the bottom
• Fertilize
• Pick off dead flowers and leaves
• Keep in diffused light
• Dont drastically change light position
• Dont change plant location

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

• WWW.ENCARTA.COM