What Is This Houseplant?

What Is This Houseplant? I'm not sure what this is I threw away the label. The leaves are hairy and there are small flowers on it.

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R Barbara
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January 24, 20160 found this helpful

It is an African violet.

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Judy
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January 30, 20160 found this helpful

Definitely an African violet. Don't get the leaves wet!

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Catherine
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January 31, 20160 found this helpful

Its scientific name is Saintpaulias more often called African violet and I agree with Judy, drops of water on the leaves specially if it is cold water will damage the leaves. The plant doesn't like changes of temperature.

It needs warmth, bright light but no direct sunlight, and it should be kept in a pot small enough for the leaves to stand out of the pot as they will rot if they are too close or if they touch the soil.

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Anonymous

January 31, 20160 found this helpful

I always add the water into the dish the planter sits in.

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malaweym

September 8, 20160 found this helpful

African Violet

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