African violet
Streptocarpus ionanthus (H.Wendl.) Christenh. · Gesneriaceae
Safe for cats and dogs
Pet safety
Safe for cats and dogs. ASPCA lists this plant as non-toxic to dogs and cats.
Source: ASPCA (matched at genus level, via taxonomic synonym).
Care
- LightMedium / part shade – Bright indirect
- WaterKeep evenly moist
- HumidityAverage household
- Temperature16°C – 27°C · 61°F – 81°F
- DifficultyModerate
- SoilPeat-based
- FertilizingEvery 2 weeks, growing season
Size & habit
- Mature height (indoor) 10–20 cm
- Habit
- Growth rateSlow
Common problems
Propagation
Sources
- Taxonomy GBIF #6710927
- Queried as Saintpaulia ionantha → resolved to accepted name Streptocarpus ionanthus
- Toxicity ASPCA (matched at genus level, via synonym)
- Care references Cross-checked — see methodology.
- Image AI illustration from a photograph by RobertoMM , licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikipedia (article lead image) .