There are many approaches to watering your violets.
- Water from the bottom by placing in a pan of water and letting them draw up the needed moisture.
- Water them from the top with a small watering can. Personally, I don’t think it makes any difference.
I’ve watered them every way imaginable and as long as they are allowed to dry between watering and they are not setting in water they will be fine.
What violets do not tolerate is wet feet, root
rot and crown rot will be inevitable. This is
especially true during the cooler winter months…
better a little over dry than over wet.
Over the years I would end up with plants actually
wilting a little because I forgot to water them. These
are hardy little plants and as long as you don’t totally
forsake them they will persevere and thank you with
almost continuous blooming.
Feed them on a monthly basis with a fertilizer made
for violets. Some of these plants that are truly prolific
bloomers will do well with a mild fertilization every time
you water.
Bugs.
Infestations of insects can and do occur in African Violets. Many come from outside plants. It is always wise to not work with your violets after working in the yard.
Whenever you bring home a new African Violet or any other plant it is wise to keep it separated from your other plants until you are sure it is not infected with some pest.
Other plants such as Cyclamens that can have some very damaging mites that can be a big problem for violets.
I learned that the hard way after loosing several old violets I had been growing for years. By the time I figured out I had a problem there had been extensive damage to a number of plants.
There are insectcides that will control infestations, caution and care should be used when using any such product.
African Violets are wonderful houseplants that will bloom almost continuously throughout the year. These elegant little plants are not usually finicky or difficult.
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