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.
Boea hygroscopica – Rock Violet
Plant Information
Plant Type - Ground cover, Clumping perennial
Common Name - Rock Violet
Scientific Name - Boea hygroscopica
Family - Gesneriaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.1
Maximum Height - 0.2
Minimum Width - 0.1
Maximum Width - 0.3
Flower Colour - Purple
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Courtyard, Indoor, Container growing
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate
Light - Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Softwood cutting, Division
Frost Tolerance - Not frost tolerant
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Wow factor
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