Oh those are just lovely, I love African Violets as well and grow a few. I just learned that there are Streptocarpus that are fragrant?! I am going to get my hands on some of them in the spring.


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Just remember most Streptocarpus are much cooler growing than most African violets. They do really well in Europe but struggle in much of the US.

Dang, I will buy just a few at first and see how they do bc Colorado summers can be hot. Last year we had a mild summer so maybe they may work here :) I really hope they do.


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I had tons of African violets when I lived in central North Carolina many years ago, and they always did fine in my un-airconditioned house, even in the awful sticky midsummer heat.

African Violets do just fine with heat. I collected these a long time ago and even during heat waves, they did just fine (we don't have AC, either). I am surprised that these would be considered cool growers. Maybe it is a humidity issue? Dry and hot?

Well, the African Violet society here agrees they are a challenge.

Try them in semi-hydro culture...

Ray that's a great suggestion, I didn't even think about applying that to a Streptocarpus! I think that is what I will try :)


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That makes sense. A lot of Streptocarpus and African violets grow on constantly-wet rocks next to waterfalls.