How do you make African violets grow faster?

How to Grow African Violets

1. Grow plants in bright, indirect light.
2. Plant African violets in African violet pots filled with Miracle-Gro® Indoor Potting Mix.
3. Water and feed with Miracle-Gro® Blooming Houseplant Food.
4. Split the parent plant into smaller plants when your African violet becomes large and crowded.

How do you encourage African violets to bloom?

1. 8 Ways to Get Your African Violet to Bloom Again.
2. Let There Be Light.
3. Turn Up the Humidity.
4. Replenish Essential Nutrients.
5. Keep it Pleasant.
6. Choose the Right Soil.
7. Protect From Pests & Disease.
8. Constrict the Roots.

How do you make African violets thrive?

African violets will thrive in bright, warm and humid conditions. Keep water from touching their leaves or it will leave brown spots. Remove dead flowers and leaves as soon as you see them to encourage a healthier plant. Regularly check the soil and plant to make sure there is no accumulation of dead leaves.

What are the best conditions for African violets?

African violets need bright light to bloom, but cannot tolerate hot, direct sun because their leaves are easily scorched by intense light. Violets bloom best at temperatures from 65 to 75 degrees.

How often should African violets be watered?

An important point to remember when bottom watering African Violet plants is to top water at least once a month. This way you are flushing out any extra fertilizer salt build up and refreshing the soil/roots from the top too.

Can you touch African violets?

There’s no doubt that African violet plants are beautiful. In looking at and caring for them, it’s tempting to touch the fuzzy leaves and colorful flowers. While most plants can take this attention with no adverse results, African violets seem to be sensitive to the touch.

Why are my African violets not flowering?

The most common reason African violets don’t bloom is because they aren’t getting enough light. African violets need indirect sunlight, direct can burn the leaves. Choose a north- or east- facing window for best results. Keep plants away from cold glass and rotate the pot once a week so all leaves receive light.

Where should I place my African Violet?

Place African violets in a location that receives bright, indirect light. A site near an east or north window is often a good location. (Do not place African violets in direct sun.) If a suitable window isn’t available, place African violets under a fluorescent light fixture containing two 40-watt fluorescent tubes.

Why are the leaves on my violet turning yellow?

Water issues – One of the most common explanations when African violet leaves are yellow is incorrect watering practices. The leaves don’t tolerate water directly on them, and the foliage will respond by developing yellow or bleached, necrotic spots or ring spot.

Should you deadhead African violets?

Deadheading. If you have success getting your African Violet to bloom, be sure to pinch or deadhead spent blooms. This allows the plant to continue to put energy into creating more buds/blooms and beautiful foliage.

Why are the leaves on my African violet turning pale green?

African Violet foliage will turn pale or light green when the plant is exposed to too much sunlight. Often this shading problem is coupled with bleached or burnt leaves. Such areas may be providing too much direct sunlight during the summer months, something which is not favorable to this plant.

What are some problems with African violets?

African Violet Leaf Problems Rot. African violets with crown and root rot have the symptoms or drooping leaves around the outside of the plant. Botrytis Blight. Botrytis blight in African violets is a fungal disease that causes the leaves to appear blighted. Mealybugs. African violets with mealybugs have stunted and distorted leaves throughout the plant. Water Spots.

Do African violets need fertilizer?

During vegetative period, African violets should be fertilized using balanced formulas like 7-7-7, 12-12-12 or 20-20-20. In blooming period, African violets need more phosphorus and fertilizers like 8-15-8, 15-30-15 and similar are more appropriate. When treated well, African violets can bloom almost year long.

What is the proper care for African violets?

Care of African violets is relatively easy and requires an environment of bright to moderate but consistent light in an evenly moist and humid atmosphere. African violets require at least 12 hours of bright filtered light per day to flower long-term. However, avoid the intense heat of the direct sun during the summer.

Is vinegar good for African violets?

African Violets require soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 6.5. If the pH level of your soil is above 6.5, the acidity level of the soil is too low. You can add vinegar to the soil to lower the pH level of the soil and increase the acidity. The best way to add vinegar to the soil is to add 2 tsp. of white vinegar to 1 gallon of water . Water as usual.