How to plant and care for African violets

It has a reputation for being difficult, but can flower all year round if given good lighting and proper care.

To the African violets they are one of the most popular seedlings in the world and for good reason. These compact, charming flowers come in a multitude of colors and look super cute on coffee tables or windowsills. The architect and landscape designer Priscila Tressino, from PB architecturegives tips to grow it!

How to plant and care for African violets

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Earth

There is one specific soil for African violetseasily found on the net.

Jar

Priscila’s recommendation is a shallow pot. ” ceramic pots they help keep the soil moist, but you always need to maintain good drainage,” she comments.

irrigation

Watering should be done by plant based, avoiding wetting the leaves. Water only when the soil is dry. One piece of advice from Priscila is to leave it at plate with pebbles and water under the pot to keep the soil moist without water stagnation.

Fertilization and Pruning

To encourage flowering of your African violet, remove dead flowers and leaves. “As for fertilizing, in the case of a perennial plant, the replacement of nutrients can be done monthly, use organic fertilizers“explains Priscilla.

Lighting

the African violet does not like direct sunlightas this can burn the leaves.

Tip for keeping violets beautiful longer

“One secret to having beautiful violets for longer is the transplantalso changing the mixture in the pot,” reveals the landscaper.

Plants that clean the air

Priscila comments that, according to a NASA study, violets stimulate the release of adrenaline in our body, which increases energy levels and oxygenation and helps to relax.

Source: Terra

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