Name: Saintpaulia Ionantha "African Violet Pink" 10cmPot
SKU: PE32
Price: 69.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Saintpaulia Ionantha "African Violet Pink" 10cmPot

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Saintpaulia ionantha

Common Names: African Violet, Pink African Violet

📌 Product Description

Saintpaulia ionantha, commonly known as the African Violet, is a compact, evergreen indoor plant prized for its soft pink blooms and velvety foliage. This popular flowering houseplant produces clusters of delicate, long-lasting flowers that bring colour and charm to indoor spaces throughout the year.

The pink variety offers a gentle, elegant aesthetic, making it ideal for décor, gifting, or brightening windowsills and workspaces. With the right care, African Violets are repeat bloomers, providing continuous floral displays.

Perfect for indoor gardening, this plant thrives in controlled environments and is well-suited to both beginners and experienced plant enthusiasts.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 15 – 25 cm
Spread: 15 – 30 cm
Growth Habit: Compact, rosette-forming
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Bright, indirect light (avoid direct sunlight)
Soil: Light, well-draining mix (African Violet mix recommended)

Water:
• Keep soil consistently lightly moist
• Water from the base to avoid wetting leaves
• Avoid overwatering and waterlogging

Feeding: Use a diluted liquid fertiliser regularly during active growth

Maintenance:
• Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
• Avoid water on leaves to prevent spotting
• Maintain moderate humidity levels
• Protect from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Year-round indoors
Active Growth: Year-round under stable indoor conditions
Flowering Season: Intermittent throughout the year
Climate Suitability: Ideal for indoor environments across South Africa
Chill Requirement: None (sensitive to cold)

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Attractive soft pink flowers
• Compact size ideal for small spaces
• Repeat flowering throughout the year
• Easy to grow indoors
• Perfect for gifting and décor

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Indoor décor
✔ Office and desk plants
✔ Windowsills
✔ Gift plants
✔ Small container gardening

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