Boea hygroscopica – Rock Violet
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- Boea hygroscopica – native violet
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- Boea hygroscopica – native violet
This is Australia’s answer to the African Violet to which it is closely related. It has the amazing characteristic that the leaves can dry down to a crunchy texture yet recover fully when watered again. Its textured leaves are an attractive feature along with the simple purple flowers that make it a beautiful indoor potted plant. The only maintenance required is the removal of any dead or dying flowers and foliage. Grow it as you would an African Violet.
| Family: | Gesneriaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Boea hygroscopica |
| Common Name: | Rock Violet |
| Plant Type: | Ground cover, Clumping perennial |
| Height: | 0.1 ~ 0.2 metres |
| Width: | 0.1 ~ 0.3 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Purple |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Loamy, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Courtyard, Indoor, Container growing |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate |
| Light: | Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Softwood cutting, Division |
| Frost Tolerance: | Not frost tolerant |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Wow factor |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants.