Saintpaulia 'Light Pink'
Saintpaulia 'Light Pink' is a delightful African violet with soft, velvety green leaves and clusters of delicate pale pink flowers. Compact and free-flowering, it adds gentle colour to windowsills, desks, or small indoor displays and is cherished for its long-lasting blooms.
This variety thrives in bright rooms with indirect light and rewards consistent care with flowers that appear repeatedly throughout the year. Its neat size and graceful colouring make it an ideal choice for smaller spaces or as part of a mixed collection.
- Other names: African Violet 'Light Pink'
- Useful to know: Safe around children and pets
- Eventual height: 15–20cm tall, 20–25cm spread
- Origins: Cultivar of Saintpaulia, native to Tanzania and East Africa
African Violet Care Sheet
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid strong direct sun, which may scorch the leaves.
Water: Keep soil evenly moist with lukewarm water. Avoid splashing water on leaves to prevent spotting.
Soil/Nutrition: Use a light, free-draining African violet mix. Feed every 2–4 weeks during spring and summer with a high-potassium fertiliser.
Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity. Place on a pebble tray to increase local humidity if needed.
Pruning & Propagation: Remove spent flowers and old leaves. Propagates easily from leaf cuttings.
Experience level: Beginner-friendly
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EAN code8717777455361
- Brand
- Pot Size12cm
- Height20cm
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