Horticulturist — Plant Curation & Research About Pravaa Pravaa 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 positive.

Our work spans indoor plantscaping, terraces, vertical gardens, moss installations and ongoing plant care. The right plant, in the right place, can completely change how a space feels. We're looking for a horticulturist who is genuinely obsessed with plants.

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 .

Continuously research new, unusual and interesting plant species and cultivars Research different varieties, forms, colours, textures,



growth patterns and mature sizes Build relationships with specialist nurseries, collectors, growers and plant suppliers Keep track of new discoveries rather than waiting for them to appear in conventional nursery catalogues If 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 & Understand Search for plants through specialist nurseries and growers across India Develop a network of reliable and specialist plant vendors Research legitimate and compliant pathways for bringing suitable plants into India when they cannot be sourced locally Evaluate vendors based on plant quality, authenticity, health, size, consistency and availability Help Pravaa build a stronger and more differentiated plant procurement network 05 — Curate for Projects Work with the Pravaa design team to translate horticultural knowledge into design decisions. Help designers understand what a particular species can and cannot do Help determine appropriate plant sizes and maturity levels Help build plant palettes for individual projects and specific environments 06 — Grow,



Acclimatise & Maintain the Collection Support plant acclimatisation before installation Develop appropriate soil, nutrition and watering approaches Follow specialist growers, botanical resources, nurseries, collectors, exhibitions and horticultural developments. We're looking for someone with deep curiosity, strong horticultural fundamentals and an almost unreasonable enthusiasm for plants.

Can spend an afternoon researching one unusual plant and genuinely enjoy it Can balance plant ambition with horticultural reality Can communicate horticultural knowledge clearly to designers and non-horticulturists Has a high standard for plant quality and presentation Degree / diploma in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science, Agriculture or a related field Strong knowledge of plant identification and horticultural fundamentals Understanding of indoor plant physiology, soil, nutrition, watering, light and plant health Experience with plant nurseries, horticultural research, interior plantscaping or specialist plant sourcing is preferred Familiarity with plant procurement and vendor networks is an advantage Experience with propagation, acclimatisation or specimen plant care is an advantage Strong research and documentation skills Exceptional candidates from other backgrounds may also be considered if they can demonstrate deep practical plant knowledge and genuine horticultural curiosity. We're building a deeper plant vocabulary.

Work Mode: Full-time · On-site Experience: Freshers + Experienced candidates Horticulture · Plantscaping · Biophilic Design · Plant Research

📌 Experienced Horticulturist (Mumbai)
🏢 Pravaa
📍 Mumbai