How Do You Keep African Violets Blooming?
Who doesn’t love the sight of an African violet, blooming on a windowsill in January? If you live in the north, it’s a treasured spot of color in the cold season – or any other. It’s easy to keep African violets blooming year round, if you keep a few simple rules in mind. Put the pebbles or stones in the bottom of the pot before adding soil, to ensure good drainage. The stems and leaves of African violets rot easily if they’re constantly exposed to water. Add soil – Miracle Gro potting soil if you can afford it – you’ll be amazed at the results. It really does pay to buy good dirt (once you get used to the idea of buying dirt, period, since most of us spend money to get rid of the stuff!) Tuck your African violet into the dirt, without packing the soil too tightly. Make sure the pot you use gives the plant plenty of room to grow. Place the pot in a wide saucer. This will allow any excess water to drain out where it can evaporate and create humidity that the violet will love. Place the
