African Violets Indoor Growing

African Violets Indoor Growing

Saintpaulia species

Origin : East Africa

Description: African Violets are among the most popular flowering plants grown indoors. They have heart-shaped velvety leaves, and the African Violet's flowers can consist of white, blue, magenta, pink and purple blooms. There is a long flowering season, usually covering Autumn, Winter and Spring.

Position: Indirect bright light and high humidity.

Stumpy’s Cultivation Tip. Propagating African Violets: These plants can be germinated from seeds, grown from leaf cuttings or by dividing. Water by placing the pot in a deep container of water, or from above. Be careful not to wet the leaves and allow the surface of the soil to dry out between watering.

"Fertilise with fish emulsion or quarter-strength liquid fertiliser during the growing season.
African Violet Problems: Root rot is caused by over watering, and an absence of flowers is due to insufficient light.