How to take care of the newly bought African violet

1. Astigmatism maintenance

African violets have very low requirements for light. After you buy them home, you only need to place them in a bright, diffused light location indoors to allow them to grow and bloom normally. On the contrary, too strong sunlight can easily cause sunburn to the African violets.

2. Large temperature difference

The most suitable growth temperature for African violets is 18-24℃. It is afraid of heat in summer and must be shaded and cooled. It is afraid of cold in winter and the maintenance temperature cannot be lower than 10℃ to avoid frostbite of the plant. In addition, the temperature difference between day and night must be greater than 5℃, otherwise the African violet will not bloom.

3. Watering in the soaking basin

African violets are afraid of watering, so it is best to use the immersion pot method to replenish water to the plant. The right time to water can be judged by the condition of the plant. Usually observe the leaves at the bottom of the plant. If the leaves droop down, it means that the African violet is short of water and the pot can be soaked.

4. Increase humidity

African violets like moisture, so you should usually provide the plant with a high humidity environment, but you cannot spray water on the surface of the plant, otherwise the water droplets will accumulate on the fluff of the leaves and easily cause the leaves to rot. You can place a humidifier next to the potted plants, or put a few pots of water to increase the air humidity.

5. Apply thin fertilizer frequently

African violets like to be fertilized frequently with thin fertilizers. During the growth period of the plant, you can water it with a balanced nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer every half a month. Switch to phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering to promote more flowering of African violets, and stop fertilizing after flowering.

6. Disease and Pest Control

African violets don't like to attract insects, but they are prone to diseases, such as common gray mold and black rot, which are mostly caused by a poorly ventilated environment and overly stuffy and humid potting soil. As long as ventilation is strengthened at ordinary times, the occurrence of diseases and pests can be effectively prevented.