How Do You Take Care Of African Violets?
Some think African violets are easy to grow, while others believe they are among the most finicky of houseplants. Whatever your opinion, the deep velvety flowers of pink, white and shades of purple have earned them a place them among America’s most popular houseplants. You can find African violet pots, African violet soil and African violet fertilizer to simplify the care of these plants, but to reach their potential size of more than a foot across, they require close, frequent attention. Mind the African violet’s persnickety temperament. When it comes to growing conditions, African violets are more particular than most plants. The good news is that they “speak” to you. They let you know immediately when they’re not happy—their leaves droop, and they respond to improved conditions very quickly. Make sure they have enough light. African violets bloom most prolifically in an east- or west-facing window or under a fluorescent light. Water regularly. This is the tricky part. African violet
