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African Violet 'Optimara Maine'

Saintpaulia

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Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Saintpaulia (saint-PAWL-ee-a)
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Synonym
Hybridized
Holtkamp
Registered or introduced
1987
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Size/Type
Standard
Flower Characteristics
Single
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Propagation
May be propagated by cuttings (leaf, sucker, or bloom stalk)
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Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
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jannich
Andalusia, AL (Zone 8b) | August 2007 | neutral

Optimara Maine (6568) 05/25/1987 (Holtkamp) Single white/purple shading. Medium green, plain. Standard

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

Single white/purple shading. Medium green, plain. Standard

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