Boea hygroscopica – Rock Violet

Boea hygroscopica - native violet
Boea hygroscopica - native violet

This is Australia’s answer to the African Violet to which it is closely related. It has the amazing characteristic that the leaves can dry down to a crunchy texture yet recover fully when watered again. Its textured leaves are an attractive feature along with the simple purple flowers that make it a beautiful indoor potted plant. The only maintenance required is the removal of any dead or dying flowers and foliage. Grow it as you would an African Violet.

Family : Gesneriaceae

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Plant Type : Ground cover, Clumping perennial

Width : 0.3

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

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Scientific Name: Boea hygroscopica

Common Name : Rock Violet

Height : 0.2

Flower Color : Purple

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Indoor, Container growing

Light : Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Not frost tolerant

Attracts Wildlife :

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Boea hygroscopica – Rock Violet