How Do You Grow An African Violet?
An African violet has soft, velvety leaves and flowers that range from deep purple to white and anything in between, depending on the variety. African violets need bright light and warm, humid conditions to flourish. They do extremely well in artificial light, so they are a beautiful addition to any room. Growing an African violet can be easy when you follow these simple steps. Choose your African violet at your local nursery. Be sure it has healthy-looking leaves that seem raised up toward the light and is already blooming. Choose a plastic or ceramic pot an inch or two larger in diameter than the container the African violet came in. African violets do not do well in terra-cotta pots, which allow salts and alkali to accumulate that will harm the plant. Plant your African violet. Mix together equal amounts of potting soil, perlite and peat moss for maximum drainage. You can also purchase commercial soil mixtures specifically made for African violets. Place the African violet on a wate
