Streptocarpus ionantha 'Alissa' - Welsh Grown easy or as a decorative centrepiece

or as a decorative centrepiece

is the shape of these leaves: they look like miniature dolphins jumping and dancing along the stems of the plant

A standard houseplant compost with added perlite works well

Keep them away from operating heaters and radiators

Celebrate iconic mid-century design with the Magpie x Hornsea Medium Planty in Repeat Flower

Streptocarpus ionantha 'Alissa' - Welsh Grown easy or as a decorative centrepieceScientific Name Streptocarpus ionantha (twisted fruit with violet flower) Common Name African Violet, Saintpaulia, Kenya Violet, Usambra Violet, Cape Primrose Origin Native to Eastern and Southwestern Tanzania Description Despite the name, the African Violet is not a violet but it will produce flowers in a rainbow of colours! Choose this plant for a bright, contrasting display with lush green foliage and bright blooms. Flowering in late spring will be