When and how to change the soil for African violets

African violet soil change time

The best time to change the soil of African violets is one to one and a half months before summer, and again in mid-autumn. It is best to change the soil once a year to increase the nutrients needed for plant growth.

How to repot and change soil for African violets

First, remove the African violet from the pot, and then plant it in a new potting soil. Put soil in the pot, but don't fill it too full. Then put the African violet plant into the pot and fill it with soil. Be sure to compact the soil.

Things to note when changing the soil for African violets

African violet is a relatively small plant with an underdeveloped root system, so the steps of repotting and changing the soil are particularly important. It is generally best to change the soil in spring, and then re-select a flowerpot of appropriate size, which should not be too small, to meet its normal growth and development. Before changing the soil, add an appropriate amount of soil to the pot as a matrix, such as peat ash, peat ash, and leaf mold.

African violet soil replacement

Reasonable soil is one of the cultivation methods and precautions of African violets. Its growth has strict requirements on the soil. It is best planted in loose, fertile neutral or slightly acidic soil. A mixture of peat ash, vermiculite and pearlite can be selected as the cultivation medium.

Changing soil and applying base fertilizer for African violets

When changing the soil for African violets, suitable fertilizers include urea, ammonium nitrate, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, etc. These fertilizers can be used alone or in combination with some trace element fertilizers.

Maintenance method of African violet after changing soil

After changing the soil, African violets need to be maintained in a semi-shaded environment. Strong light should not be visible at this time. Only after it adapts to the new environment can it be maintained normally. Provide a growth environment of 18-28 degrees. The temperature in winter needs to be above 10 degrees. Water it only when the soil is dry. Maintain a high ambient air humidity and fertilize it according to the principle of frequent and thin fertilizers.

Watering after soil replacement

After changing the soil of the African violet, you can water it thoroughly once to make the roots and the soil closely combined. Then you have to wait until the soil is completely dry before watering again. The soil in the pot should not be too moist.

Leaves turn yellow after changing soil

The yellowing of the leaves of African violets after changing the soil may be due to excessive watering, which causes root rot due to lack of oxygen, causing the leaves to turn yellow and die. It may also be caused by too strong light, causing the leaves to become withered and yellow due to lack of water. If too much fertilizer is applied, the roots will be damaged and the leaves will also turn yellow.

See the sun after changing the soil

African violets are sun-loving plants and need sufficient light during their growth period. If there is insufficient light, the number of flowers will decrease and the growth will not be good. However, after the soil of the plant is changed, it needs to be kept in a cool place and the sun can only be seen after it has taken root.