| • Light needs for African Violets | |
| African Violets need 8 to 12 hours of light. They can do well under artificial light. In too much light, the violet’s leaves will become pale or yellowish green. Also the growth of the plant will slow down. In too little light, the leaves are usually deeper in color and are thinner than the leaves of plants that are getting adequate light. The plant will flower poorly. African Violets should not be exposed to direct sunlight so the plant needs to be placed in an area in your home where it will get indirect sunlight and or artificial light for at least 6 hours. If your plant has a healthy green color and is flowering well, then you will know that it is getting enough light. |
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| • Watering needs for African Violets | |
| Watering your African Violets is not done on a schedule. These plants are very sensitive to amount of water in the soil. Too much or too little will harm the plant. With our self-watering planters, this problem of the correct amount of water to be given to the plant is handled for you. The plant in the insert will receive just the right amount of water at a steady rate. | |
| • Insect pests on African Violets | |
| A number of insect pest can attack your African Violets causing the plant to grow poorly. Cyclamen mites will cause severe stunting. These mites are difficult to eliminate, so if you have a few plants that are infected it is better to get rid of them and start over with a new plant. If you don’t want to get rid of the plant, then you can use the pesticide, Kelthane, but follow all instructions for this spray when using it on African Violets. Most other insect pests can be controlled by spraying the plant with a insecticidal soap spray. |
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| • Disclaimer | |
| This page is for general information only. If you have any concerns about your African Violet, please see a plant specialist. |
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| • Temperature needs for African Violets | |
| African Violets grow best between the temperatures of 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. They can still do well between 60 to 80 degrees, but outside these limits the African Violet will not grow well. If the temperature goes beyond 80 degrees then you must place the plant in the coolest place in your home or in an air conditioned room. |
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| • Humidity needs for African Violets | |
| African Violets grow the best in humid air, but can tolerate dry air. | |
| • Soil needs for African Violets | |
| African Violets need a soil that has the pH between 6.0 and 6.5. There are commercially prepared potting soils made specifically for African Violets. If you are not knowledgeable about mixing your own soil, then buy the commercial mix. | |
| • Fertilizing needs for African Violets | |
| Fertilizing your African Violet will insure that the plant gets all the nutrients for optimum growth. When using our self-watering pots, the liquid fertilizer is place in the water and the water goes into the outer pot. The fertilizer permeates though the unglazed ceramic insert. The fertilizer is slowly and continually absorbed by the plant. There are many commercial liquid fertilizers that will do well for the African Violet. |
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| • Diseases of African Violets | |
| A number of diseases can infect the African Violet, but most of this can be prevented by using sterilized soil when repotting the plant. Also, giving the plant the right amount of light, water and fertilizer will create a healthy plant that can resist disease. If your plant becomes diseased, there are many commercial fungicides on the market. Be sure to read the directions on how to apply the fungicide to an African Violet. |
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