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Emm's Plant House

Saintpaulia mixed - Choose one from our selection 12cm H20cm

Saintpaulia mixed - Choose one from our selection 12cm H20cm

£6.00 GBP
£6.00 GBP
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Saintpaulia mixed, commonly known as African Violets, are beloved flowering houseplants admired for their velvety leaves and clusters of delicate blooms in shades of purple, pink, white, and blue. These compact plants are perfect for bright windowsills and provide colour nearly year-round with proper care.

  • Full Botanical Name: Saintpaulia ionantha (Mixed Varieties)
  • Common Names: African Violet
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: Eastern Africa, primarily Tanzania and Kenya
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Found growing in shaded, humid mountain forests with high organic matter in the soil

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Bright, indirect light; too much direct sun can scorch the leaves
  • Ideal Room: Living room, kitchen, or bright bathroom with stable humidity
  • Feeding: Use African Violet fertilizer every 2–4 weeks during active growth
  • Humidity: Moderate to high (50–70%)
  • Ideal Temperature: 18–26°C; protect from cold drafts below 15°C
  • Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; water from the bottom to avoid leaf spotting
  • Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic (species level) — safe for pets and humans, though ingestion of large quantities may cause mild digestive upset
  • Soil Type: Light, well-draining African Violet mix with peat and perlite
  • Propagation: Leaf cuttings root easily in water or moist soil
  • Eventual Height and Spread: 10–20 cm tall; 15–25 cm wide
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Pests and Treatment: Watch for mealybugs or thrips; treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap
  • Repotting: Every 1–2 years or when the plant becomes rootbound
  • Pruning: Remove spent blooms and damaged leaves to encourage new growth
  • Air Purification: Moderate; helps maintain indoor air freshness
  • Folklore: African Violets are said to symbolize loyalty and faithfulness and are often exchanged as gifts of friendship
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