How to prolong the flowering period of African violets

How long do African violets last?

African violet is a perennial herb with a very long flowering period, generally up to two months. Sometimes, with proper maintenance, the flowering period of African violet can be extended, and it can even bloom all year round.

How to prolong the flowering period of African violets

Control watering. When growing African violets, you need to water them reasonably. Generally, you should water less in spring, autumn and winter to prevent the plants from rotting. In summer, you should water and spray more to prevent the African violets from losing water and shortening their flowering period.

Apply more potassium fertilizer. Potassium fertilizer is a very important step for plant flowering, as it can help prolong the flowering period. Before the African violet blooms, it needs to be given some potassium fertilizer to provide it with sufficient potassium, which can make its flowers larger and more colorful, and bloom better.

Suitable light and temperature. African violet itself is a plant that requires a lot of light. It needs low light, and the temperature generally needs to be kept between 18℃ and 24℃ to grow well. Therefore, it is important to meet the light needs of the African violet.

In winter, be sure to place the African violet in a well-lit and warm place indoors. Generally, place it on the windowsill during the day. At night, you can use fluorescent lamps to supplement the light, but avoid direct sunlight. The temperature is maintained at 13℃-15℃. By meeting the temperature and light conditions, the flowering period of African violets can be appropriately extended.

Chemical treatment. When growing African violets, in order to prolong its flowering period, you can use fixative mixed with water to spray its plants, but be careful not to use too much. The flowering period can be appropriately extended.