African Violet Flower Color Change: White to Purple—Temperature or Genetics?

Jill's 18-month-old African violet bloomed white three times, now showing purple buds for fourth bloom. Asked if normal.

Color Change Causes

Temperature variance: Cooler temps can restore original coloration
Genetic mutation/sport: Hybrids carry multiple color genes; expression shifts
Look closely: White blooms may have purple streaks/spots hinting at genetics

Color shifts are fascinating, not problematic. AVSA (avsa.org) has more on color genetics.

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