- The unglazed, semi-conical ceramic planter is where you will place your African violet.
- After planting the African violet, you will place the planter inside the elegant ceramic pot.
- When it’s time to water, take the conical planter out of the pot and pour room-temperature water into it halfway.
- Place the conical planter inside the pot once again.
- The non-glazed ceramic will allow the house plant to gradually absorb a little water at a time.
- African violet soil should never be saturated or completely dry; it should always feel just slightly moist to the touch.
- Empty the decorative dish if you believe your African violet has absorbed enough water.
African Violet Care
The African violet is not a true violet. They are not a member of the plant family Viola. They are a member of the plant genus Gesneriads. These endearing species are thought to have first been seen in the western world when Baron Walter Von St. Paul brought them back from West Africa in the 1800s. The collection of Baron St. Paul was delivered to Germany. With their fuzzy emerald leaves and vividly colored blossoms, African violets were an instant hit and are still among the most cherished and well-liked house plants today.
Over the past few centuries, hybridizers have had a lot of fun with this species of plant. Dark purple blossoms are what gave the African violet its name in its original common form. Today, you can find African violets in every shade, including lavender, different blues, pink, white, and bi-color varieties, all eager to enhance your home in a way that few other houseplants can. You can find leaves that are flat, green, with a distinctive velvety texture, and flowers that are single, double, semi-double, and ruffled.
Based on the width that the plant will eventually attain, African violet gardeners divide these plants into four size groups. African violets come in a variety of sizes, including those larger than 16, those between 8 and 16, those between 6 and 8 semi-miniatures, and those less than 6. The incredible range provides countless options for your home’s dcor.
In these handcrafted ceramic African violet pots, we do not recommend using peat moss. The best gardeners we know have informed us that this inexpensive product may really do more damage than good to your plant. Purchase a small bag of soil designed especially for African violets from your neighborhood nursery. Sand and pine bark should be used to create it so that the plant’s roots have breathing space. Our African violet pots are made with special features that prevent you from drowning your plant when watering it from above. Using our two-part African violet container to water from below is the best option.
The majority of gardeners concur that growing this plant is best done on a window sill that faces northeast. A lack of light can cause thin, straggly leaves that are straining to find the light source they require, while an excess of light can result in tiny, rumpled, yellow leaves. Dark green foliage and a rounded, compact mounding habit are characteristics of a healthy African violet.
Fluorescent lights will work if you don’t have a window with a northeast exposure. Your African violets should have the strength and stamina to bloom and thrive with an average of 14 hours of light every day from these artificial lights, which should be positioned so that they dangle about a foot above the plants. For this, you don’t need to buy pricey grow lights.
We advise looking for an organic fertilizer for African violets. This is crucial if the violets are placed near food areas, in the kitchen, or anywhere else where kids might play. It is advisable to be as safe as you can while growing plants inside by selecting organic African violet food because chemical fertilizers should not be consumed. Your plants will need regular fertilizer because they are being grown in pots, which will re-enrich the soil.
Aphids are a common problem for gardeners, but they can also appear on indoor plants. Tiny white and green bugs are known as aphids. Many insecticides designed to poison garden insects are probably available to you, but we kindly ask you to avoid spraying potentially toxic chemicals inside your home. Each year, over-the-counter pesticide exposure sends thousands of individuals to the hospital, many of whom are young children.
The good news is that you don’t need any unpleasant pesticides to entirely get rid of pesky aphids on your African violet plants. Take the plant outside if it becomes infested, then just brush or blow the aphids away. For this delicate technique, you can use a tiny paintbrush or cotton swab. Check the undersides of the leaves and petals for any potential hiding places for tiny insects. These tiny insects are undoubtedly enjoying themselves on your beautiful African violet plant, but if you’d rather not have them there, the aforementioned approach is kind to the naive aphids as well as kind to your home and the environment.
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Does anyone know whether the violet’s unglazed pot will lose its capacity to let water seep through? I have successfully raised African violets for many years, but now that they are dying, I’m wondering if this is because the pots have become less permeable over time, preventing water from penetrating.
Are pots for African violets good?
African violet pots are available in a range of materials, much like all plant containers. There are benefits and drawbacks to each kind of pot. To simplify your shopping process and assist you in choosing a pot material that is ideal for you and your Afrian violet, we’ll go through a few of them here.
Glass African violet pots
Given that they are available in so many vibrant colors, glass pots are typically utilized for decorative purposes. They can bring brightness, enhance the color of the African violet’s blooms, and offer personality to your landscape.
But unlike lightweight pots, glass pots are frequently heavier and more expensive. Additionally, you should make sure to choose a glass pot with drainage holes already drilled into it because it will be challenging to add more holes without harming or breaking the pot.
Plastic African violet pots
African violet containers made of plastic benefit from drainage and sunshine. They are simple to use, reasonably priced, and offer lots of on-the-go customization options.
But plastic pots are typically not very environmentally friendly. You might need to buy more than one of these because they are known for being less resilient than pots made of stronger materials.
Ceramic African violet pots
Ceramic pots are available in a wide range of hues, patterns, and glazes. Although these pots can be pricey, your investment will significantly improve the attractiveness of your yard.
Ceramic pots are strong, recyclable, and distinctive. Make sure you make a sensible choice because they don’t always have adequate drainage holes or matching run-off dishes.
Self-watering African violet pots
The ideal option for you may be a self-watering pot if you’re prepared to automate your watering routine. These containers are made to provide adequate watering for your African violets without running the danger of root rot or other root damage from overwatering. They are useful if you are concerned that watering your African violets would damage the leaves, which could result in permanent dark patches.
Here is a brief explanation of how the self-watering pot functions: A cotton rope, a top pot, and a bottom pot make up the system. The cotton rope serves as the mechanism that draws water into the top pot, which is where your African violet is potted, from the bottom pot, which serves as a water reservoir. The cotton rope serves as something akin to a drinking straw for your plant when it is thirsty. When necessary, your plant will pull water up into the potting mix.
Professional advice: Think about the advantages and disadvantages of each material type before selecting an African violet container. Always keep in mind that the finest pots for African violets will have sufficient drainage, be the proper size, and be made of the material that is most suitable for you and your plant.