Saint Paulia
African Violet | Purple
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A fabulous flowering African Violet is a sight to behold. Deep purple flowers float above deep shaded leaves creating a pop of colour that would look great in any space. With a gentle approach and a beautiful elegant style, these plants make perfect flowering gifts for a loved one or just a lovely surprise for yourself! A lover of humidity, these plants are great for warm kitchens and steamy bathrooms.
Please note decorative pots are sold separately.
Product Information
Product Information
For information about a different size plant, change your selection above.
- Average Plant Height
- 10-20 cm
- Internal Pot Diameter
- 9 cm
- Botanical Names
- Saint Paulia
- Other Names
- African Violet, Pink Violet, Saint Paulia
- Pet Friendly
- Not pet friendly
- Air Purifying
- Not an air purifying plant
- Water Requirements
- High water requirements
- Light Requirements
- Happy in both light & shade
Reviews ★★★★★
Reviews ★★★★★
We have shipped over 250,000 houseplants & indoor plants to our happy customers.
We are rated "Excellent" 4.7 / 5 on TrustPilot and Google.
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Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Each houseplant requires different levels of care so every order is shipped with a handy care guide. For a few quick tips on how to care for African Violet | Purple follow me!
Need further help? We have lots of handy guides dedicated to Indoor Plant Care
14 Day Freshness Guarantee
14 Day Freshness Guarantee
We only deliver the highest quality houseplants & indoor plants. We are so confident in our plants we give them a 14 day freshness guarantee.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Over 95% of our orders are delivered within 1-2 working days.
All of our products are shipped on an express delivery service which can be tracked as soon as it has been despatched. We use a number of different couriers to give you the best possible experience. Delivery Information
Delivery Charges
Delivery Charges
Our gift boxes and mystery boxes include free delivery.
For all other orders, our delivery charges are set out below.
Orders under £20 | £7.99
Orders £20 - £50 | £4.99
Orders over £50 | FREE DELIVERY
African Violet | Purple
Houseplant Size Guide
At Houseplant.co.uk, we want to ensure that you choose the perfect plant for your space. Here's how we measure our plants:
Plant Height:
Measured from the base of the nursery pot to the top of the plant, including the full length of the stem and foliage.
Pot Size:
Refers to the total width across the top of the pot.
Choosing the Right Size
To find the perfect fit, compare the diameter of your plant's grow pot to the opening diameter of your chosen decorative pot. Ensure the decorative pot is at least 1-3cm larger in diameter than the grow pot for easy insertion and removal.
Important Notes
- Plant sizes are approximate and include the depth of the plant pot and roots, not just the height from the top of the soil.
- If a specific plant size is not available, we may provide a larger plant at no additional cost to you.
- All of our plants, unless otherwise stated are supplied in a nursery pot with the exception of air plants or lucky bamboo or otherwise listed in the product description.
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Other Names For African Violet | Purple Houseplant
Saint Paulia, African Violet, Pink Violet, and Saint Paulia.
African Violet | Purple Care Guide
African Violet | Purple Light & Water Requirements
I have High water requirements and I am Happy in both light & shade.
Houseplant Freshness Guarantee
We only deliver the highest quality houseplants & indoor plants. We are so confident in our plants we give them a 14 day freshness guarantee.
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Truly amazing my plants arrived quickly and in perfect condition. The plants, four of them, had all been careful packed to protect their leaves and branches.
We are delighted with the ficus, delivered in good condition and it’s a nice shape.
All Good! Great little plants to add to a growing collection, look healthy, arrived as promised! What’s not to love ❤️
This is the 2nd time I have sent gifts using this service. Everyone was delighted with the quality of the plants and pot. The delivery was just as required with a time slot.
Pleasant surprise. It is a first company which has thought about everything. Even securing a compost in a pot, wrapping in paper. Absolutely first class service.
Professional and efficient service, plants arrive promptly, well packaged and in pristine order, very healthy. Excellent value for money. Houseplant UK is the best online company I have found in this category.
Fast delivery and plants were beautifully and carefully packed. Have bought plants from HousePlants multiple times with a consistent experience. Amazing quality.
Delivered in an excellent state, health and looking beautiful. I ADORE this site now I've discovered it.
Customer Reviews
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Marian T.
May, 2025
African Violet | Purple orderedMy.African Violet arrived beautifully...
My.African Violet arrived beautifully packaged and in bloom. Thank you for excellent service . Mrs M Taylor
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Sarah L.
August, 2025
African Violet | Purple ordered with other itemsBeautifully packed plants in great...
Beautifully packed plants in great condition and rapid delivery . Gorgeous African violet plants !
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David S.
September, 2022
African Violet | Purple orderedI bought a lovely little African...
I bought a lovely little African Violet plant from Houseplant at a very reasonable price. It was delivered all the way from sunny Paignton to Redhill in Surrey in good condition. The delivery did go slightly wrong but that was down to the delivery company rather than Houseplant who, when I phoned them, went above and beyond and contacted said company who managed to find my address eventually with a LOT of help from Houseplant. Very helpful service. Highly recommended. 💜💜
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Kill B.
November, 2025
African Violet | Purple ordered with other itemsTop notch products from Houseplant.co.uk
The plants were well packed and survived the journey. They look really healthy and the whole browsing and ordering process was dead easy. I am very pleased with my purchase.