Saintpaulia Red African Violet Plant - 15cm Tall - 12cm Pot
Grown in our Specialist Nursery, this stunning cerise-red African Violet, also known as Saintpauli...Grown in our Specialist Nursery, this stunning cerise-red African Violet, also known as Saintpaulia, is an indoor plant perfect for windowsills. It thrives in bright but indirect light and requires good potting compost. This is a tender plant, suitable for indoor environments only, with a slow growth rate. The current height is approximately 15cm (plus or minus 10%, including the pot), with a diameter of 22cm. It features gorgeous, rich cerise red single flowers with distinctive yellow central anthers, forming a posy above rich, furry green leaves. These well-loved plants can flower for many months. The plant is sent out in a simple nursery pot; a 14cm pot cover is recommended, lining the base with gravel to raise the plant. For optimal care, provide a bright, warm, and steamy environment like a bathroom or kitchen windowsill. Avoid cold drafts and direct sun, ensuring the foliage does not touch the window to prevent scorching. Water regularly from the base, allowing the surface to dry before re-watering. Misting the foliage when not in flower is also beneficial. Remove dead flowers or foliage promptly and repot only when the plant becomes root-bound.
This guide is for anyone seeking to cultivate a vibrant Saintpaulia Red African Violet Plant indoors. These plants offer beautiful cerise-red flowers and are relatively easy to care for, thriving in bright, indirect light. However, they are sensitive to cold drafts, so careful placement is key to their health and longevity.
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Model Part Number
HP30000290
Brand
Plant Theory
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FAQs
How often should I water my African Violet?
Water regularly from the base, allowing the surface of the soil to dry out before re-watering.
What kind of light does the African Violet need?
Bright, indirect light is best. Avoid direct sunlight.
What is the ideal temperature for my African Violet?
A warm environment is best. Avoid cold drafts.
Should I mist my African Violet?
Misting the foliage when the plant is not in flower is beneficial to increase humidity.
How do I repot my African Violet?
Repot only when the plant becomes root-bound.
What should I do with dead flowers?
Remove dead flowers and foliage promptly.
Troubleshooting
Leaves are turning yellow.
This could indicate overwatering or too much direct sunlight. Adjust watering practices and move the plant to a location with less direct light.
Plant is not flowering.
Ensure the plant is receiving adequate bright, indirect light and the temperature is warm enough. Make sure to avoid cold drafts.
Leaves have brown spots.
This can be caused by cold drafts or direct sunlight. Relocate the plant to a more suitable location.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Vibrant, eye-catching cerise-red flowers.
Relatively easy to care for with proper conditions.
Suitable for indoor environments.
Can flower for many months.
Cons
Sensitive to cold drafts.
Requires bright, indirect light.
Slow growth rate.
Requires careful watering to avoid overwatering.
Setup, Compatibility & Care
Potting: The plant is sent out in a simple nursery pot; a 14cm pot cover is recommended, lining the base with gravel to raise the plant.
Light: Provide bright, but indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.
Temperature: Keep in a warm environment and protect from cold drafts.
Watering: Water regularly from the base, allowing the surface to dry before re-watering. Avoid getting water on the leaves.
Humidity: Misting the foliage when not in flower is beneficial.
Maintenance: Remove dead flowers or foliage promptly and repot only when the plant becomes root-bound.