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African Violet 'Pink'
About This Botanical
Botanical name: Saintpaulia (African violet), pink flowering variety
A compact flowering houseplant with fuzzy leaves and pink blooms. It flowers best with steady light and warmth.
How to care for African violets indoors
- Light: a north or northeast window works well. For more blooms, use grow lights for 14 to 16 hours a day.
- Water: water from below with room-temperature, soft water (distilled, rainwater or reverse-osmosis). Overwatering is the most common cause of death.
- Temperature: 60 to 80°F. Above 85°F slows growth and flowering.
- Humidity: 40 to 60%.
- Feeding: lightly every 4 to 6 weeks in spring, summer and fall.
Frequently asked questions
How do you grow African violets? Give them bright, indirect light, water from below with room-temperature soft water, and keep them between 60 and 80°F.How often do African violets bloom? Light is the main factor. With 14 to 16 hours of light a day, they can bloom repeatedly. Low light, low temperatures and poor fertilizing are the usual reasons for no flowers.
How big do African violets get? Miniature types are under 8 inches wide, standard types 8 to 16 inches, and large types more than 16 inches.
How do I care for an African violet indoors? Use a north or northeast window or grow lights, water from below, keep humidity at 40 to 60%, and feed lightly every 4 to 6 weeks.
Care sources: University of Minnesota Extension, African Violets; Iowa State University Extension, All About African Violets.
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⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 4" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
- • Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.
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