african violet in English

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a small East African plant with heart-shaped velvety leaves and violet, pink, or white flowers.
Fluorescent light gardens are similarly ideal for growing and blooming compact plants like African violets , some orchids, and many other kinds of indoor plants.

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1. Achimenes longiflora plants are related to the African violet and are also known as hot water plants, mother’s tears, cupid’s bow, and the more common name of magic flower

2. Common names for it are monkey-faced pansy, hot water plant (its tubercles refuse to sprout in the spring unless they are warm) and nut-orchid. Achimenes Plants “Older” Than African Violet

3. Some of the most common plants in this genera are the Cupid's Bower (Achimenes), Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus), Flame Violet (Episcia), Goldfish Plant (Nematanthus), African Violet (Saintpaulia), Florist Gloxinia (Sinningia), and Cape Primrose (Streptocarpus)

4. Achimenes (Orchid Pansy) This exotic African violet relative is usually grown as an annual bedding plant, container plant or a house plant by temperate zone gardeners. Achimenes pairs well with hosta, acalypha, heuchera and ferns

5. Botrytis blight, also know as gray mold, is a fungal disease caused by several species in the genus Botrytis.It affects the buds, flowers, leaves, and bulbs of many plants including: African violet, begonia, chrysanthemum, cyclamen, dahlia, geranium, lily, peony, rose, and tulip.