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How To Plant, Grow & Care For African Violets

by aditya abhishek

Introduction

It is a genus of around 15 to 20 species of herbaceous perennial flowering plants that are popular in America & Canada. 

Climate

African violets love to grow in tempertaure range of 18 to 26 degrees Celsius with 80% humidity. They grow well in USDA zones 11 to 12. 

Soil & Potting Mix

Well draining slightly acidic soil is good for growing African Violets. Prepare potting mix with 40% garden soil + 30% organic compost + 30% cocopeat. 

Sunlight

Avoid keeping them under direct sunlight, bright indirect sunlight for at least 8 to 10 hours promote good growth. 

Watering

They love moist soil, but hates waterlogged soil. Keep the soil little moist, add water from bottom when top layer of soil becomes dry. 

Fertilizers

After every 2 weeks you can fertilizer your plant with tea leaf compost or dung manure. Do not use concentrated fertilizers. 

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