Story: Plant Deal of the Week - African Violets
Episode: 13
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Air Date: 28th October 2023

Gurus HQ Has never looked better, with Trevor and his new shipment of African Violets adorning the wall!

• Native to the coast of East Africa, Saintpaulia Ionantha is the most popular houseplant worldwide due to its shade adaptability and universal recognition.
• Pot plant breeder De Eeuwige Lente is part of Dümmen Orange since 2017. De Eeuwige Lente B.V. is a family business specialising in breeding, cuttings propagation and rooting, with a history dating back almost 110 years.
• Australia has a big potential sales market for Saintpaulia cuttings. The global market is growing and still has many opportunities to offer, especially in North and South America and Asia. Unrooted cuttings production will stay at the current production site in Indonesia.
• New breeding techniques have introduced some stunning colours and double blooms, and have seen the resurgence in the popularity of this distinctive little indoor plant perhaps best known for their beautiful heart-shape foliage.
• Right now, Garden Express is offering a 20% off the regular retail price, from $17.90 down to $13.90, plus postage and handling! With 5 colour varieties to choose from, don’t dawdle, at this price they will run out of stock in no time.

For more information, head to:
www.gardenexpress.com.au/shop/the-garden-gurus/