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African Violet Seeds

Regular price: $9.65
Regular price
Sale price: $9.65

/ Variegated

includes:

1 teal packet of 20 African Violet Seeds

Variegated African Violets: are similar to standard violets, only with white markings on the leaves. They are slightly more slow growing and require a little more light than the standard variety.
Lil Gems: similar to standard violets, however they’re 3-6in wide and some leaves are variegated. You can also expect some variation in flower color and leaf shape. Since this variety is a hybrid, germination rates are lower(about 50%).
Standard: Standard African Violet leaf shapes and sizes vary, and flowers can be pink, purple, red or white.
Fantasy: Fantasy African Violets are similar to standard violets with similar leaf shapes, but most flowers will be bi-color.
Trailer: Trailer African Violets are similar to standard violets, only the stems grow longer allowing the plant to trail over the sides of the planters.

1 care sheet

Variety Variegated Variegated Fantasy Standard Lil Gems Trailer

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African Violets are a staple indoor plant, staying small and producing colorful flowers year round indoors! These vibrant blooms will bring life and a pop of color to any space. While the plants are easy to grow and care for, growing them from seed makes for a great gardening challenge!

*Warning*: these seeds are very tiny, practically specks of dust! Make sure to open the envelope over a white sheet of paper to catch the seeds.

About the seeds:

Level:	beginner \| intermediate \| advanced
Germination Time:(days)	14-30 days
Depth(in)	sprinkle on the surface of soil
Spacing(in)	2-5 per soil pod or planter
Recommended planter	small soil pod or 2-3" nursery planter
Time to Maturity(days)	6-7 months
Seed Prep	pre-soak \| scarification \| stratification \| none
Method	greenhouse method \| paper towel method
Temperature	70F - 80F

About the Plants:

Description	small bushy plant with velvety green leaves with white variegation and pastel-colored blooms.
Difficulty	beginner \| intermediate \| advanced
Growth Speed	slow \| medium \| fast
Size of plant	8”-16”
Light	full sun \| partial sun \| shade \| grow lights
Soil	well- draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix
Temperature	warm \| cool
Pet-friendly	cats \| dogs \| no
Pests	crown & root rot, blight, spider mites, mealy bugs
Fertilization	heavy \| moderate \| light

Instructions:

These seeds grow slowly, so we recommend using the following to sow the seeds:

Fertilize potting mix with diluted liquid fertilizer prior to sowing and continue watering with diluted fertilizer as the seedlings grow. If using a grow light, place the planter ~10in away from the light and keep the lights on for 10hrs a day.

(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)

These seeds are for the 2024 growing season.

NO RESPONSE FROM COMPANY

They don't stand by there product. I reached out regarding my seeds that did not germinate (two packets) from 11.05.2024 and I have not received any response from the company. I've left numerous emails but no response for over a week. I thought this was a scam free company. Buyer beware.

No germination

I was so disappointed. I purchased these seeds and nothing grew. I waited a month but nothing at all.

African Violet Seeds

I was SO STOKED I got African Violet Seeds in my sub this month! Sadly when I went to plant them there weren't any seeds in the tiny pack... :( Never had any issues before this but super sad about not getting the seeds!

Seeds are doing well under grow lights and beginning to sprout. Thank you for the true African Violet seeds and for the fast service!

Great packaging

Wonderful packaging. Only planted 2 days ago so don't know germination yet.

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when you order with us:

your seeds and orders are hand-packed in San Diego
your order ships in 1-2 business days
free replacements for seeds that arrive in bad condition
we're always here to help with any questions!

FAQs

how difficult are these seeds to grow?

Houseplant seeds are generally trickier to grow than your more common garden seed varieties- they require a specific setup and more time to sprout. You can find the difficulty for each seed variety specified under the "about the seeds" tab on each product page.

We definitely recommend following the setups outlined in our seed guide here, and you can find further details in our blog!

how long does it take for the seeds to germinate?

Houseplant seeds take longer than most seeds to germinate, the average time for germination is 2-3 weeks. If you're curious about the sprouting time for a specific seed variety, you can find that information in the "about the seeds" tab on each product page.

how do I grow houseplant seeds?

All of our orders come with a basic starter guide for you to follow, but our seed guide here goes in much more detail and also offers alternative seed starter methods.

We also include additional planting tips specific to each seed variety under the "instructions" tab of each product page. If you need extra help, don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@plantflix.com!

my seeds aren't germinating, what do I do?

Houseplant seeds are tricky, and sometimes certain more difficult varieties can take some practice to finally get them to sprout!

If you're having trouble with the seeds, you're not alone. Luckily there are ways to sometimes salvage seeds by adjusting the setup- this quiz can help diagnose any issues you may have with your setup and make suggestions for how to improve it.

You can also email us at hello@plantflix.com and we can help out! If the seeds still aren't germinating, we'll send out a replacement :)