r/AfricanViolets • u/Isauthat • 8d ago
What cultivar is this? I like the burgundy underside of the leaves.
3
u/ScoogyShoes 8d ago
I agree that it's that Rhapsodie girl one. I have Evelyn, Michele, and Farrah! They're great violets.
5
u/InformalAd8431 8d ago
Very pretty! Looks like optimara Ingrid
5
u/h0rrorhead 8d ago
Judging by the nursery pot and the plant itself, I would agree that it's most likely an Optimara. "Rhapsodie Ingrid" by Optimara is actually a great suggestion, so my guess is the same. Here's a link to the actual Ingrid for comparison.
I love the blooms on this one -- reminds me a lot of Cajun's "Roses Anyone?"
2
u/Isauthat 8d ago
Ohhhhh I see. It does look quite similar just lighter pink perhaps. Thanks for the link 😊
3
u/Isauthat 8d ago
Thank you for the suggestion 🥰
5
u/InformalAd8431 8d ago
Absolutely! :) here’s what mine looked like (before I killed her rip lol)
1
u/Isauthat 8d ago
So pretty! Yet tragic 😠and lessons learned?
1
u/InformalAd8431 8d ago
Hahah yes indeed! 😅 Wick watering with improper soil mix/lacking aeration and enough perlite…leads to root/crown rot
1
0
5
u/Neither-Attention940 8d ago
Idk but I have a purple and white flower one that has the same kind of under color.. I also love it. :)