1. African VioletSaintpauliaionantha Group:Flowering Container Plant Type of Plant:Dicot Leaf Arrangement:Alternate, but a Rosette Identification: Circles of leaves surrounding a group of flowers. Leaves usually crenate with lots of fuzz. Petioles reddish or green, thick and round, fuzzy. Flowers with yellow stamens, sideways pistil? Leaves smaller on inside, larger outside. Leaves may be purple on back.

2. African Violet Saintpauliaionantha Water: Likes to be watered from the bottom. Likes to be watered with warm water. Never touch leaves with cold water! Light: Likes bright filtered light or artificial light. Best in a South window with a curtain or East window. Propagation: Leaf cutting. Culture: A picky plant, but will reward you if you take care of the picky things it wants. Can flower all year if fertilized. Problems: Botrytis, crown rot, viruses, water spots.