African Violets Plant Care

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African violets plant care  (Saintpaulia eonantha)

African Violets are the most popular house plants which bloom. Their leaves are small, thick, hairy and of different shapes. They form a green color around the blue, purple, white and pink flowers. They will bloom all year round if given the proper care and a favorable environment.
African Violets (Saintpaulia eonantha) Plant Care Requirements

Light

Keep your African violets in an area with bright indirect light, but never in direct sunlight.

Temperature and Humidity

African violets require warm temperature and high humidity. Place plant on marbles or pebbles in a water tray, but do not allow the bottom of the pot to touch the water. Mist your African Violets with tepid water to keep the leaves from spotting.

Soil

Use a commercial highly organic African Violet soil mix and keep it well drained.

Water

Keep soil moderately moist at all times. Use room temperature water and water from the edge of the pot to prevent breaking the stems and causing stem rot. Do not wet the leaves.

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Fertilizer

Feed fully established plants every month with an African Violet plant food. Do not fertilize repotted plants during the first two months. Do not feed during the dormant period of November and December. Keep your African violets moderately root-bound and, if necessary, repot them in late spring.

Pests and Diseases

African violets are affected by aphids, root rot, crown or stem rot, leaf spot, mildew and botrytis.

Propagation

To propagate your African violets use leaf cuttings or sow seeds in spring.