African Violets

African Violet Care

Welcome to African violet (Saintpaulia) plant ownership! We have a few helpful tips to help you care for your violet.

Lighting:
• African violets prefer bright, indirect light.

• Avoid direct sunlight and keep them at least a few feet away from bright south- or west-facing windows. An east- or north-facing window gives them the best lighting without the risk of burning their sensitive foliage.

• Artificial plant lighting also works well.

• Turn pots regularly to keep flowers from reaching for the light.

• A minimum of 8 hours of light will help ensure maximum blooms.

Watering:
• Water at the base and never splash the foliage with water; just a drop can cause foliar spots and damage.

• Water when the soil feels less moist to the touch. Never let growing African violets stand in water or completely dry out.

• Wick watering, from the bottom, is sometimes appropriate. After wick watering is complete, drain any excess water from the bottom of the pot.

• Room temperature water is preferred by violets.

Fertilizing:
• To encourage blooms, we recommend a specialty food like ferti•lome African Violet & Blooming Plant Food. This concentrated food is mixed with water, so you can use it every time you water, or one to two times per month.

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