Serenity and color on a green blanket

Serenity and color on a green blanket - The Saintpaulia is an explosion of color on a velvet cloak.

Better known as the "African Violet", this plant is special, and it's not just being a beauty to behold, but also because it helps you feel less stressed.

As soon as the Saintpaulia comes home, a beam of encouragement and welfare will envelop. Its flowers arranged in small clusters, are colorful, ranging from purple and violet to pale blue and white, or a combination of them all. It's all a show, very attractive for your home. Its leaves are strong, fleshy and velvety, inviting you to be petted, and are also resistant to what kind of contact is possible. 's Saintpaulia has a touch of nobility, because it is named after Baron Walter von Saint -Paul-Hillarie, who was the first to discover the plant in late nineteenth century. The Saintpaulia is native to Africa, particularly in Tanzania and southeastern Kenya. It grows there in wet and bright, and those are the circumstances in which thrive best in your home. It is important to water it with water regularly, especially in summer and in their growing period, but be careful that it is not flooded since in this case the plant will rot. Is preferable to use warm water, watering directly into the ground and never pouring water over the leaves and no flowers. Like all plants that have flower, need natural light, but avoid excessive direct sunlight and intense. With all these basic care Saintpaulia displays the beautiful and grateful, and provide him comfort and tranquility. Research carried out at the University of Surrey, revealed that people who have to carry out tasks, are less stressed when carried out in a space where there are plants, which if lacking them. So the Saintpaulia, apart from being a great roommate and a pleasing plant also benefits you in your stress levels.