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The Rooted Plant Shop

African Violet 4”

African Violet 4”

$10.00 USD
$10.00 USD
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Each plant is unique. Size, shape, fullness, and variegation will vary.
Saintpaulia, commonly called African violet, is a compact flowering plant native to East Africa known for its soft, fuzzy leaves and clusters of blooms in shades of purple, pink, white, or blue. What makes this plant special is its ability to bloom repeatedly indoors while staying small and manageable, with velvety foliage that forms a tight, symmetrical rosette.

Light is one of the biggest factors in keeping African violets happy and blooming. Place them in an east-facing window where they receive soft morning light, or under grow lights using 5000K–6500K bulbs placed 10–12 inches above the foliage. Too little light causes stretched leaves and fewer flowers, while strong direct sun can burn the fuzzy leaves. Bright, even light keeps the plant compact and encourages steady blooming.

Consistency is the secret to healthy African violets. Allow the top portion of the soil to dry slightly, then water thoroughly from the bottom or carefully around the edge of the pot, avoiding water sitting on the leaves or crown. Use a light, airy African violet mix with added perlite so the roots can breathe. They prefer stable moisture, stable temperatures, and stable lighting. If leaves become soft while the soil is wet, the roots are staying too saturated. If blooms slow down, it’s usually a light issue before it’s a watering issue.

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Rabbits and Zebras

They came looking amazing and so far they still are alive! Thank you so much!
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Heather Campbell
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She’s Beautiful!

These plants have been raised with love, you can tell. Thoughtfully packed for shipping.Will repurchase. Thank you!

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Gorgeous

This plant is so stunning! In love with her! Shipped quickly and packaged safely. Love this shop!

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Beautiful heathly plants!!

I received my second order and was not disappointed!! Everything I’ve gotten both times were packed with care and arrived beautifully!!

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I absolutely love all the plants I ordered. They were well-packaged, and none of them appeared unhealthy. I have no complaints about the ordering process or anything else. I’ll definitely be ordering again!

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my Alocasia Dragon scale and my Calathea

my Alocasia Dragon scale and my Calathea Rattlesnake came looking absolutely beautiful and happy! it was so well packaged the delivery guy delivered it upside down and not a speck of dirt left the pots!

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Couldn’t be happier, not one complaint from me!

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Great plants

Plants were in great shape and shipped quickly

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Beautiful little plant!! Cant wait to watch it grow!

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Plant came in packed extremely well. Since receiving it I have recently repotted due to fast growing and got to harvest two big corms. The plant is amazing.

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Beautiful packed well 👍🥰

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Fantastic as always!

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Absolutely beautiful plants! alittle stressed from the ride, but doing well.

The delivery person left it upside down and not a single speck of dirt left its spot! Very loved plants, packed with love!

I am going to carefully love these little plants!

Will buy again! Thank you!

Tim chapman
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Awesome like Always

As always Mel you don’t disappoint. My new plant babies arrived in perfect condition ready to get love. You can really tell the devotion and love that Mel has for our plant babies!!!

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