Day 25 🪴🌱
🍀AFRICAN VIOLETS (Saintpaulia spp)
are a popular, delicate, and charming houseplant known for their small, colorful flowers and fuzzy leaves. Here are some key characteristics and care tips for African Violets:
Characteristics:
- Small, delicate flowers in shades of pink, blue, purple, and white
- Fuzzy, velvety leaves
- Compact, rounded plants
- Relatively small, 6-12 inches in diameter
Care Tips:
- Lighting: Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can cause leaf scorch.
- Watering: Consistent moisture, but not waterlogged. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Humidity: High humidity (50-60%) preferred, but can adapt to average humidity levels.
- Temperature: Warm temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
- Fertilization: Feed with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer (20-20-20) during the growing season (spring and summer).
- Pruning: Gently remove dead flowers and leaves to promote new growth.
Some additional tips:
- Use well-draining soil to prevent r… 7 replies
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