AFRICAN VIOLET 130mm

African violets are perfect indoor plants. For a start, they’re quite small so they can fit into the tiniest apartments. They need minimal care and actually are happier if they aren’t given too much water – perfect plants for lazy indoor gardeners.

GROWTH - Compact

LIGHT - Bright indirect sunlight

WATER - Water when soil is dry and always from the base of the pot

LIGHT - Bright indirect sunlight

WATER - Water when soil is dry and always from the base of the pot

One of the most popular indoor plant choices.

Very easy to grow, they require minimal care and will add life and colour to any space.

Prefers to be kept in indirect sunlight and will tolerate artificial light, so they're perfect in an office environment. We recommend you rotate your houseplants regularly to provide adequate light to all sides of the plant and prevent it from reaching toward the light on one side.

We recommend carefully watering your African Violet by placing it in a dish of water for around 30 minutes. Your plant water to wick up through the potting mix.DO NOT water foliage! Ensure your African Violet's foliage is always kept dry as they are susceptible to rot and fungal spots if the plants are watered from overhead. wDo not allow these plants to become waterlogged as they will very quickly rot. Regularly check the soil and only water when it is absolutely necessary.

African Violets require a premium quality lightweight, well draining potting mix and a number of enthusiasts recommend preparing a customer blended mix for their plants. Specialist African Violet Potting mix is available fro most larger retailers and this is an extremely good blend for these plants.

FERTILISING: During the warmer months, African Violets will benefit from being regularly fertilised. Ause a general purpose flowering plant fertiliser at half strength, or for best results, select a fertiliser specifically for African Violets. Follow the directions accordingly.