African Violet 'Optimara Little Rose Quartz'

Saintpaulia

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Saintpaulia (saint-PAWL-ee-a)
Synonym
Bloom Color
under 6 in. (15 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
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Flower Characteristics
Pale Pink
Pink
Leaf Shape/Type
Blooms all year
Leaf Texture
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:

Ellerbe, North Carolina

Roanoke, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Andalusia, AL (Zone 8b) | August 2007 | neutral

Optimara Rose Quartz (6969) 11/19/1988 (Holtkamp) Single-semidouble pink. Medium green, ovate, pointed, glossy, hairy. Miniature

P
Dallas, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | positive

Single-semidouble pink. Medium green, ovate, pointed, glossy, hairy. Miniature

M
Aurora, TX (Zone 8a) | February 2004 | positive

This little micro-mini gem came to me blooming, and has repeatedly given me its lovely blossoms since--it has consistently remained a fav...Read More

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