What are the Different Sizes of African Violet Plants?
African Violets can be divided in four main categories depending upon their size: Large plants, Standard plants, Semi-Miniature plants, Miniature plants. The diameters of these African violet plants are measured across a single crown.
They are each defined as below:
Large African Violet plants:
Large African violet plants when fully mature range from 16 inches (40cm) or larger in diameter across a single crown.
The flowers on these plants can grow to 3 inches (7.5cm) across the petals and a single leaf blade can grow to 6 inches (15cm) in length.
Large African Violet Plants
Standard African Violet plants:
Standard African violet plants when fully mature range from 8-16 inches (20-40cm) in diameter across a single crown.
The flowers on these plants can grow to 2 inches (5cm) across the petals and a single leaf blade can grow to 3 inches (7.5cm) in length.
Standard African Violet Plants
Semi-Miniature African Violet plants:
Semi-Miniature African violet plants when fully mature range from 6-8 inches (15-20cm) in diameter across a single crown.
The flowers on these plants can grow to 1.5 inches (3.8cm) across the petals and a single leaf blade can grow to 2 inches (5cm) in length.
Semi-Miniature African Violet Plants
Miniature African Violet plants:
Miniature African violet plants when fully mature grow up to from 6 inches (15cm) in diameter across a single crown.
The flowers on these plants can grow to 0.75 inches (2cm) across the petals and a single leaf blade can grow to 1 inches (2.5cm) in length.
There are also certain varieties being described as micro-minis, who have a diameter of 3 inches (7.5cm) or less. The flowers and leaves of these micro-mini African violet plants are also much smaller in size.
I need help understanding when a grower gives a description of an african violet and they write the word : Large
What are they referring to, the size of the plant when it is fully grown or it is a large standard plant. I seen some growers have written large standard that is why I am asking
Hello Jessica, thank you for your question. When its large, they are referring to the size of the plant when fully grown. A large violet is larger than 16″. Regarding a large standard, I would assume its a standard size plant, but on the larger side, maybe 12-16 inches. A regular standard would be around 8-12 inches. Yes, it can get confusing, especially when sometimes the same plant can grow to different sizes, under different environmental conditions.
regards,
BV
Awhile back I purchased several African Violets in 2″ plastic pots from a plant nursery that I thought were miniatures (or so I was told). They are/were fully leaved and in bloom. Nine plants later and after several that expired I specifically asked the nursery if in fact, they were miniatures – and they weren’t (much to my disappointment). I was told they are simply very young plants. If they were true miniatures, I don’t think so many of them would have expired. They are so difficult to care for because I was sold baby blooming plants! Any suggestions on how to make these youngsters thrive?
Hello Victoria, in the future, if the plantlets are small, I usually keep them in enclosed baggies for 4-6 weeks under lights or near a bright window (indirect light). Once they start new growth and seem healthy, I open up the bag, leave them inside for another week and then bring them out on the plant stand or window sill. I will then re-pot the plant, spring is a good time to do this, as it will quickly take to the new soil in warmer weather. Hope this helps, BV
I have a whole collection of African Violets, both mininatures and standard size. I have some of the larger ones on a plant stand in self watering pots. The plant stand sits in a really large hard plastic saucer with rocks on the bottom. I keep water in the saucer for humidity. I also sit more violets on top of the rocks. The mininature violets I just have them sitting in a large saucers with the rocks and water. The all have bright light all day long. Mine have be blooming constantly and I’ve had the for a long time. Good luck.
How to define the rosette size of “compact standard” ? Thanks 🙂
Hello Ringo, great question. I am not so sure about the size of compact standard. I would say the size is between a semi miniature and a standard. When I hear compact, I think it means the leaves grow tightly in a rosette shape and do not spread out so much. Hope this helps, BV
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I need help understanding when a grower gives a description of an african violet and they write the word : Large
What are they referring to, the size of the plant when it is fully grown or it is a large standard plant. I seen some growers have written large standard that is why I am asking
Hello Jessica, thank you for your question. When its large, they are referring to the size of the plant when fully grown. A large violet is larger than 16″. Regarding a large standard, I would assume its a standard size plant, but on the larger side, maybe 12-16 inches. A regular standard would be around 8-12 inches. Yes, it can get confusing, especially when sometimes the same plant can grow to different sizes, under different environmental conditions.
regards,
BV
Would like to start collecting miniature violets.
Great! Can check on EBay @ http://www.ebay.com/usr/baby-violet-plants. For eBay plants, Shipping is $12 for first plant, $1 per additional plant. Bids start at $7, they end each Sunday 8pm EST at http://www.ebay.com/usr/baby-violet-plants. Can also purchase directly from my website, http://www.babyviolets.com, each plant $8, shipping $10 for first plant and $0.50 per additional plant. Hope this helps. BV
Awhile back I purchased several African Violets in 2″ plastic pots from a plant nursery that I thought were miniatures (or so I was told). They are/were fully leaved and in bloom. Nine plants later and after several that expired I specifically asked the nursery if in fact, they were miniatures – and they weren’t (much to my disappointment). I was told they are simply very young plants. If they were true miniatures, I don’t think so many of them would have expired. They are so difficult to care for because I was sold baby blooming plants! Any suggestions on how to make these youngsters thrive?
Hello Victoria, in the future, if the plantlets are small, I usually keep them in enclosed baggies for 4-6 weeks under lights or near a bright window (indirect light). Once they start new growth and seem healthy, I open up the bag, leave them inside for another week and then bring them out on the plant stand or window sill. I will then re-pot the plant, spring is a good time to do this, as it will quickly take to the new soil in warmer weather. Hope this helps, BV
I have a whole collection of African Violets, both mininatures and standard size. I have some of the larger ones on a plant stand in self watering pots. The plant stand sits in a really large hard plastic saucer with rocks on the bottom. I keep water in the saucer for humidity. I also sit more violets on top of the rocks. The mininature violets I just have them sitting in a large saucers with the rocks and water. The all have bright light all day long. Mine have be blooming constantly and I’ve had the for a long time. Good luck.
How to define the rosette size of “compact standard” ? Thanks 🙂
Hello Ringo, great question. I am not so sure about the size of compact standard. I would say the size is between a semi miniature and a standard. When I hear compact, I think it means the leaves grow tightly in a rosette shape and do not spread out so much. Hope this helps, BV