{"product_id":"african-violet-pink","title":"African Violet 'Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSaintpaulia\u003c\/em\u003e (African violet), pink flowering variety\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact flowering houseplant with fuzzy leaves and pink blooms. It flowers best with steady light and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to care for African violets indoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e a north or northeast window works well. For more blooms, use grow lights for 14 to 16 hours a day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e water from below with room-temperature, soft water (distilled, rainwater or reverse-osmosis). Overwatering is the most common cause of death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 80°F. Above 85°F slows growth and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e lightly every 4 to 6 weeks in spring, summer and fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you grow African violets?\u003c\/strong\u003e Give them bright, indirect light, water from below with room-temperature soft water, and keep them between 60 and 80°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often do African violets bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big do African violets get?\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniature types are under 8 inches wide, standard types 8 to 16 inches, and large types more than 16 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for an African violet indoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/house-plants\/african-violets\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eUniversity of Minnesota Extension, African Violets\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu\/how-to\/all-about-african-violets\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eIowa State University Extension, All About African Violets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipped alive in a 4\" nursery pot. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/guarantee\"\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palma","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":50613503885410,"sku":"4_AFRICAN.VIOLET_PINK","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/1646\/1154\/files\/African_Violet_Pink_.Square.png?v=1791512431","url":"https:\/\/palmaplants.com\/products\/african-violet-pink","provider":"Palma Botanical Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}