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African Violet
and other Gesneriaceae
African Violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) are mostly grown indoors, even in South East Queensland. They can be a little challenging to grow and to flower, but success will be very rewarding of those who try them. Check out the links for more tips about these classic potted plants.
Other Information Online
Please Note: the following links have been provided for general information. Some of the species or varieties mentioned in international publications might not be available in Australia.
African Violets from Aggie Horticulture Texas A&M University, USA
How to keep your African violets healthy Extension Service Garden Hints, Oregon State University
Growing African Violets University of Illinois Extension
African Violet Ramblings Blog, Minnesota, USA
African Violet Production Guide University of Florida, USA
Root and Crown Rot of African Violets Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Response of African Violets to Fertilizer Source and Rate University of Florida, USA
Effect of Fertilizer Formulation on Blooming Potential of 21 Cultivars of African Violets Under Interiorscape and Greenhouse Conditions University of Florida, USA
Cold Water Damage on African Violet Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory
Gesneriaceae Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Gesneriads for the Florida Gardener University of Florida
Streptocarpus sp. Cape Primrose Cal's Plant of the Week, University of Oklahoma
Lipstick Plant-- Aeschynanthus radicans University of Illinois Extension
Lipstick Plant Production Guide (Aeschynanthus pulcher) University of Florida, USA
Lipstick-like buds of Aeschynanthus radicans 'Crispa' John&Jacq~s Garden, Malaysia
Aeschynanthus lobbianus Lipstick vine. Flowers of India
Aeschynanthus sikkimensis Sikkim Blushwort. Flowers of India
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