African violets have long and firmly taken their place on our windowsills.

The popularity of violets is due to their bright and almost continuous flowering and unpretentiousness.

But some features of caring for African violets are still worth studying.

Gardening know how tells what you should pay attention to.

What kind of soil do violets need?

If you are new to growing violets, just buy a special mix at the garden center.

You can also make it yourself from peat moss, vermiculite and perlite in equal parts.

How to water African violets

Violets are picky about water, so be extra careful when watering.

They are watered with warm or cool water that has stood for 48 hours.

Water at the base and never splash water on the leaves;

just a drop can cause stains and damage.

Water when the soil becomes less moist to the touch.

Never allow growing African violets to stand in water or dry out completely.

Watering from below is welcome, but may not be the best option for beginners in growing violets.

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What light do violets need?

The intensity of the light should be adjusted, from bright to medium intensity.

Light affects flowering.

African violets with dark green leaves usually need higher light levels than plants with pale or medium green leaves.

Turn the pots regularly so that the flowers do not reach for the light and the plant in the pot grows evenly.

It is best to place African violets at a distance of one meter from a south or west facing window.

If this light does not go on for eight hours, it is worth adding fluorescent lamps

Fertilizer for violets

Fertilize violets with a special formulation for African violets or a fertilizer with a higher phosphorus content.

Fertilizer can be used during each watering.

Decreased blooms and pale leaves indicate that growing violets are not getting enough fertilizer.

How to stimulate the flowering of violets

It is very important to pinch the flowers of violets when they bloom.

This will promote the development of more colors.

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