Primulina sinovietnamica 8cm Plants GrowTropicals
Primulina sinovietnamica Plants GrowTropicals
Primulina sinovietnamica Plants GrowTropicals
Asian Violet

Primulina sinovietnamica

£21.99
Hard to killPet-safe
Pot size
8cm £21.99

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Description

Primulina sinovietnamica is a rare rosette-forming gesneriad named for the Sino-Vietnamese border region. It makes a tidy rosette of textured, softly hairy leaves and sends up sprays of lilac flowers, and like its African violet relatives it is pet safe.

Origins
Described in 2012, it grows in crevices on shaded limestone karst in Guangxi, southern China, close to the Vietnamese border.

Care
Bright, indirect light suits it best, with water once the top few centimetres of the mix have dried. It tolerates normal household humidity, thrives in a terrarium, and makes a lovely addition to a collection of pet safe houseplants.

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How to care for Asian Violet

Set me near a bright window, out of direct sun and give me a drink when my upper soil has dried out.

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What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.
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About Asian Violet

Primulina sinovietnamica is an easy-care houseplant. It needs bright indirect light, watering once the top 2 to 3cm of compost has dried out, average household humidity and a minimum temperature of 10°C. It is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Good for

Living Room Bedroom

Care level

EasyChallenge

Easy care

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

Bright, indirect light produces the tightest rosette and the best flowering. An east-facing windowsill or a spot under grow lights is ideal. Avoid strong midday sun, which can bleach or scorch the leaves. Read moreShow less

Bright, indirect light produces the tightest rosette and the best flowering. An east-facing windowsill or a spot under grow lights is ideal. Avoid strong midday sun, which can bleach or scorch the leaves.

Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let the top few centimetres dry out

Water when the top few centimetres of the mix feel dry. Primulina hold some moisture in their thick leaves and resent sitting wet, so err on the drier side and always use a free-draining mix. Try to keep water off the hairy foliage. Read moreShow less

Water when the top few centimetres of the mix feel dry. Primulina hold some moisture in their thick leaves and resent sitting wet, so err on the drier side and always use a free-draining mix. Try to keep water off the hairy foliage.

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Happy at normal household humidity

Normal household humidity is fine. It also thrives in the higher humidity of a terrarium or plant cabinet, as long as there is some airflow and the leaves stay dry. Read moreShow less

Normal household humidity is fine. It also thrives in the higher humidity of a terrarium or plant cabinet, as long as there is some airflow and the leaves stay dry.

Temperature

Keep above 10°C · Happy at normal room temperature

Comfortable at typical room temperatures of 16C to 24C. Keep it above 10C in winter and away from cold draughts. Read moreShow less

Comfortable at typical room temperatures of 16C to 24C. Keep it above 10C in winter and away from cold draughts.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Growth habit

Rosette →

Plant type

Foliage houseplant →

Toxicity

Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Plants still are not food, so a determined chewer may get an upset stomach.

Also known as

Primulina sinovietnamica

Genus

Primulina
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Primulina sinovietnamica pet safe?

Yes. Primulina are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, like their African violet relatives, so this is a good choice for homes with pets.

How often should I water Primulina sinovietnamica?

Water when the top few centimetres of the mix feel dry. Its slightly succulent leaves cope far better with missing a watering than with sitting wet, so when in doubt wait a day or two.

Will Primulina sinovietnamica flower indoors?

Yes. With bright indirect light a happy plant sends up sprays of lilac flowers, typically in the warmer months. A gentle feed at half strength through spring and summer helps.

Is it suitable for a terrarium?

Very much so. It stays compact and enjoys the stable conditions of a terrarium or plant cabinet, as long as the mix drains freely and the leaves are not kept wet.

What kind of plant is a Primulina?

Primulina is a genus of gesneriads, the same family as African violets, mostly from limestone areas of southern China and northern Vietnam. Most grow as neat leaf rosettes and are loved for both their foliage and their flowers.

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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