Petite Jewel is a variegated micro-miniature African violet hybridized by Hortense Pittman in 1986. It is known for double lavender-blue flowers with a white reverse and a tiny, neatly rounded rosette of creamy-pink variegated foliage.
| Characteristic | Specific details of Petite Jewel |
|---|---|
| Name | Petite Jewel |
| Hybridizer | Hortense Pittman (H. Pittman) |
| Year | 1986 |
| Type | Micro-miniature |
| Growth habit | Very small, tight rosette |
| Flower | Double, semi-undulate (ruffled) |
| Flower color | Medium violet/lavender-blue with paler, white underside or reverse on some petals |
| Foliage | Very small variegated foliage, creamy with pink tones; neatly rounded rosette |
| Variegated | Yes (creamy-pink variegation) |
| Fantasy | No |
| Chimera | No |
| Heirloom / Vintage | Yes; 1980s vintage Pittman micro-mini |
| Date of starting propagation | July 25, 2026 |
| Notes | Extremely small plant; best in thimble-sized or 1–1.5 inch pots. Variegated foliage makes it ornamental even between bloom cycles. Sensitive to overwatering and low light due to its size and variegation. |
