Job Type: Full-time

Horticulturist — Plant Curation & ResearchAbout PravaaPravaa is a design-led plantscaping studio based in Mumbai, creating living environments for homes, workplaces and hospitality.We use nature as a design medium, combining plantscaping, biophilic design and plant science to create spaces that look considered, feel alive and function better.We don't simply choose plants because they look good. We understand the space, light, airflow, interiors, people and purpose first — and then curate what belongs there.Our work spans indoor plantscaping, terraces, vertical gardens, moss installations and ongoing plant care. At the heart of it is a simple belief:The right plant, in the right place, can completely change how a space feels.About the RoleWe're looking for a horticulturist who is genuinely obsessed with plants.Not just someone who knows the standard list of indoor plants.Someone who wants to know what else exists.Different species. Different cultivars. Different forms. Different colours. Different leaf shapes. Different growth habits. Plants that most people haven't seen, let alone considered for an interior.The Horticulturist — Plant Curation & Research will be responsible for continuously expanding Pravaa's plant knowledge and plant palette — researching new species and cultivars, identifying unusual and hard-to-find plants, understanding their growing requirements, and exploring how they can realistically be grown and maintained in Mumbai's conditions.This could mean discovering another Alocasia with an unusual leaf form or colour, finding a rare cultivar in a nursery somewhere in India, investigating a plant available internationally, understanding whether it can actually survive in Mumbai, and then figuring out how we could make it work.The role sits at the intersection of horticulture, research, sourcing and design.What You'll Do01 — DiscoverContinuously research new, unusual and interesting plant species and cultivarsGo beyond commonly available indoor plants and actively explore what is available across India and internationallyResearch different varieties, forms, colours, textures, growth patterns and mature sizesBuild relationships with specialist nurseries, collectors, growers and plant suppliersIdentify plants that could add something distinctive to Pravaa's design paletteKeep track of new discoveries rather than waiting for them to appear in conventional nursery cataloguesIf you've ever gone down a three-hour rabbit hole researching different Alocasias, Anthuriums, Philodendrons or Ficus cultivars — this might be for you.02 — Research & UnderstandFor every interesting plant, you should want to understand:What is it?Where does it come from?How does it grow?What light does it actually need?What humidity,



temperature and soil conditions does it prefer?How does it behave indoors?How large does it become?How difficult is it to maintain?What pests or diseases affect it?Can it adapt to Mumbai?Where can we source it?What would it take to keep it healthy once installed?Build and maintain a growing Pravaa plant knowledge base, documenting species, cultivars, growing conditions, sourcing information and practical learnings.03 — Make Plants Work in MumbaiThis is one of the most important parts of the role.We don't want someone who simply says:“This plant doesn't grow in Mumbai.”We want someone who asks:“What would it take to make it work?”Study how plants respond to Mumbai's heat, humidity, monsoon, air-conditioning, indoor light levels and changing conditions.Experiment with growing environments, substrates, potting approaches, acclimatisation and care routines to understand what can realistically be achieved.The goal is not to force unsuitable plants into spaces.It is to understand the limits of what is possible — and push those limits intelligently.04 — SourceSearch for plants through specialist nurseries and growers across IndiaDevelop a network of reliable and specialist plant vendorsIdentify difficult-to-source species and cultivarsExplore international availability where relevantResearch legitimate and compliant pathways for bringing suitable plants into India when they cannot be sourced locallyEvaluate vendors based on plant quality, authenticity, health, size, consistency and availabilityHelp Pravaa build a stronger and more differentiated plant procurement network05 — Curate for ProjectsWork with the Pravaa design team to translate horticultural knowledge into design decisions.Recommend plants based on light, space, interiors and purposeSuggest unusual alternatives when a conventional plant isn't rightHelp designers understand what a particular species can and cannot doRecommend combinations based on form, texture, colour and growth behaviourHelp determine appropriate plant sizes and maturity levelsEnsure that visually ambitious plant selections remain horticulturally realisticHelp build plant palettes for individual projects and specific environments06 — Grow, Acclimatise & Maintain the CollectionSupport plant acclimatisation before installationMonitor plant health and growthIdentify pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies and environmental stressDevelop appropriate soil, nutrition and watering approachesMaintain healthy stock and specimen plantsExperiment with propagation where appropriateTrack what performs well and what fails — and why07 — Keep LearningThe plant world is constantly changing.We expect you to keep discovering.Follow specialist growers, botanical resources, nurseries, collectors,



exhibitions and horticultural developments.Build knowledge not just through books, but through observation, experimentation and conversations with people who grow plants seriously.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone with deep curiosity, solid horticultural fundamentals and an almost unreasonable enthusiasm for plants.Someone who:Can spend an afternoon researching one unusual plant and genuinely enjoy itGets excited when they discover a species or cultivar they haven't seen beforeKnows the difference between species, cultivars and varieties and cares about the distinctionIs fascinated by leaf forms, colour variation, growth habits, texture and plant behaviourDoesn't stop at “this plant looks good”Wants to understand why it grows the way it doesIs naturally curious about plants from different parts of India and the worldIs willing to experiment and learn from failureHas the patience to observe plants over timeCan balance plant ambition with horticultural realityUnderstands that the rarest plant isn't necessarily the best plant for a particular spaceCan communicate horticultural knowledge clearly to designers and non-horticulturistsIs comfortable working in a design-studio environmentHas a high standard for plant quality and presentationMost importantly:We want someone who is always asking, “What else is out there?”QualificationsDegree / diploma in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science, Agriculture or a related fieldStrong knowledge of plant identification and horticultural fundamentalsUnderstanding of indoor plant physiology, soil, nutrition, watering, light and plant healthExperience with plant nurseries, horticultural research, interior plantscaping or specialist plant sourcing is preferredFamiliarity with plant procurement and vendor networks is an advantageExperience with propagation, acclimatisation or specimen plant care is an advantageStrong research and documentation skillsComfortable working on-site in MumbaiExceptional candidates from other backgrounds may also be considered if they can demonstrate deep practical plant knowledge and genuine horticultural curiosity.The Pravaa WayAt Pravaa, we don't want to keep using the same 20 plants in different pots.We're building a deeper plant vocabulary.We want to discover plants that make people stop and ask:“What is that?”But discovery alone isn't enough.We want to know where it can live, how it will behave, how we can grow it, how we can source it and whether we can keep it thriving.Because our job isn't simply to find beautiful plants.It's to find the right plants — even when the right plant is something we've never worked with before.If plants are a genuine obsession for you, we'd like to meet you.Location: MumbaiWork Mode: Full time · On-siteExperience: Freshers + Experienced candidatesIndustry: Horticulture · Plantscaping · Biophilic Design · Plant ResearchSend your CV + portfolio / relevant work / plant work to:PravaaDesigned by nature, defined by intention.

📌 Horticulturist (India)
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