Bright windowsill or under grow lights
African Violet
Light requirement
Ideal near a south or west-facing window — bright room, out of direct rays.
Compact rosettes that bloom almost continuously in purple, pink or white. One of the most reliably flowering houseplants — thrives in artificial light and compact spaces.
Plant profile
Light
Bright indirect
Water
Water regularly
Humidity
Average
Growth habit
Rosette
Mature size
Small (< 40 cm)
Pet safe
Non-toxic
Care level
Moderate
Water from below by placing the pot in a shallow dish of water until the surface feels moist, then remove. Wet leaves cause marks.
Rosette form, compact — elegant on a windowsill or grouped with other succulents.
Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs — still best to discourage chewing.
Reliable in most indoor environments with regular watering.