Hey everyone! I'm new to keeping plants (only about 6 months so far). I started with spiders and succulents and fell in love! Went yesterday and picked up this beautiful African Violet! 😍 What are some of your best tips and tricks for a beginner?
by Latter_Assumption_31
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African violets are much tougher than people think.
A few things that worked really well for me:
– Small pots are key. They prefer being slightly root bound.
– Overwatering is the biggest danger. I usually wait until the pot feels light instead of following a strict schedule.
– Bright indirect light works great. More sun can burn their leaves
– Weak fertilizer regularly > strong fertilizer occasionally.
– One crown per pot makes the plant look much cleaner and more symmetrical. There I assume you have more than one crown in the pot. Make sure to look thoroughly. If the leaves patter is not from the center to the out, there are probably more
– if you love leave propagation, patience matters – babies can take many months before their first blooms, especially after stress or pests.
And once you start collecting different flower colors… it’s over 😂. Just like it is with me
https://preview.redd.it/3i6g10zoad0h1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=942dc9577dbf3e806089c85375ce19fac649af3d
This is what her center looks like, not sure if that’s helpful to tell if there’s more than one 😅
https://preview.redd.it/9cr5h5mvcd0h1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=059f811289c952ddf6f89d3e1084f1c814732925