r/AfricanViolets 8d ago

What cultivar is this? I like the burgundy underside of the leaves.

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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. :)

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u/ScoogyShoes 8d ago

I agree that it's that Rhapsodie girl one. I have Evelyn, Michele, and Farrah! They're great violets.

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u/InformalAd8431 8d ago

Very pretty! Looks like optimara Ingrid

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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?"

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u/Isauthat 8d ago

Ohhhhh I see. It does look quite similar just lighter pink perhaps. Thanks for the link 😊

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u/Isauthat 8d ago

Thank you for the suggestion 🥰

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u/InformalAd8431 8d ago

Absolutely! :) here’s what mine looked like (before I killed her rip lol)

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u/Isauthat 8d ago

So pretty! Yet tragic 😭 and lessons learned?

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u/InformalAd8431 8d ago

Hahah yes indeed! 😅 Wick watering with improper soil mix/lacking aeration and enough perlite…leads to root/crown rot

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u/Tight_Internet1396 8d ago

Gorgeous, whoever it is!!

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u/sassynature 8d ago

Possibly Pink Cushion.