African Violet 'Bob Serbin'

Saintpaulia

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Saintpaulia (saint-PAWL-ee-a)
Synonym
Bloom Color
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Other Details
Other details
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Soil pH requirements
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Patent Information
Sun to Partial Shade
Size/Type
N/A
Flower Characteristics
Red
White/Near White
Leaf Shape/Type
Blooms all year
Leaf Texture
Evergreen
Succulent
Leaf Color
Propagation
From leaf cuttings
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Indianapolis, Indiana

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
3
neutrals
0
negative
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Frederick, MD (Zone 6b) | August 2007 | neutral

Bob Serbin (8292) 09/21/1995 (J. Brownlie) Semidouble red sticktite pansy/thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Standard

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Dallas, TX (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | positive

Semidouble red sticktite pansy with thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated with red back leaves. Standard type.
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Crossville, TN (Zone 6b) | July 2006 | neutral

(8292) 09/21/1995 (J. Brownlie) Semidouble red sticktite pansy/thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back.

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Fort Payne, AL | March 2006 | neutral

This would be a perfect plant if it weren't for the leaves. The ones on my plant grow "up". I keep it because the flowers are beautiful.

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