African Violet Pink (Saintpaulia ionantha)
Rs. 549.00
African Violet Pink (Saintpaulia ionantha)
African Violet Pink (Saintpaulia ionantha)
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Product Specifications
Product Specifications
- Botanical name: Saintpaulia ionantha
- Placement: Indoor
- Care level: Moderate - sensitive to watering technique
- Light: Bright, indirect light - an east-facing window is ideal
- Temperature: 18-24°C ideal range
- Pet safety: Generally considered non-toxic and pet-safe.
The African Violet is a compact flowering houseplant with fuzzy leaves and repeat-blooming pink flowers. A classic windowsill plant, it's considered non-toxic and pet-safe.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: Water from below or at soil line; avoid wetting leaves and crown; keep lightly moist
- Light: Bright, indirect light - an east-facing window is ideal
- Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic potting mix formulated for African Violets
- Humidity: Moderate humidity is sufficient
- Fertilizer: Diluted African Violet-specific fertilizer every 2-4 weeks
- Repotting: Yearly, into a shallow pot slightly larger than the root ball
- Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms and remove yellowing leaves
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
Is African Violet pet-safe?
Yes, it's generally considered non-toxic and pet-safe.
How often does it flower?
With the right light and care, it can bloom repeatedly through the year, not just seasonally.
Can I water it from the top?
It's better to water from below or carefully at the soil line - wetting the leaves and crown can cause rot.
Does it need direct sunlight?
No - bright, indirect light (like an east-facing window) is ideal; direct sun can burn the leaves.
From Sapling to you
See how we grow our plants with expert care and take every precaution to ensure they arrive healthy and thriving at your doorstep.
Step 01
The Foundation of Quality
Using tissue culture, we grow disease-free, superior plants in controlled environments.
Step 02
Nourishing the Roots
We craft a nutrient mix of cocopeat, manure, and perlite for optimal growth.
Step 03
Careful Planting for Growth
Step 03
Careful Planting for Growth
