African Violet
African Violet is a vegetable in the Gesneriaceae family. It grows best in bright indirect light with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 11-12.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Houseplant (leaf cuttings) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Compact, near-continuous bloomer. Note: Pet-safe; avoid wetting leaves.
African Violet (Streptocarpus ionanthus, formerly Saintpaulia) is a compact flowering houseplant that can bloom nearly year-round in modest light; pet-safe and easily propagated from a single leaf.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Streptocarpus ionanthus|Hardiness zones: 11-12|Propagation: leaf cutting|Light: Bright indirect light|Water: Medium|Mature size: 4-6 inches
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Storing & preserving
Most keep best refrigerated; storage crops prefer a cool, dry spot.
- Freeze: Blanch briefly, cool, then freeze — keeps color and texture.
- Can: Pressure-can low-acid vegetables; water-bath only pickled/acidified ones.
General home-preservation guidance — for tested processing times and safety, follow the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
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Care & troubleshooting
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