African
Violet (III)
African
violets prefer a temperature of around 18 - 24 degrees during the
day and 16-20 degrees at night.
If the
temperature is very low, our plants will grow slowly and if the temperature
is above 30 degrees, the leaves will start to stretch and dry out
and flowering will be very scarse.
Light -
this plant needs bright light. However, it doesn't like direct sun
light.
Therefore,
it is best to place this plant next to a window.
You should
water the violets regularly to aid their growth and flowering.
The best
way to determine if they need watering is by touching the soil. When
about half a inch of the surface is dry, it is time to water.
Try not
to expose them to long dry periods or too much humidity as this will
affect the plant.
Fertilizer
- it is best to use balanced formulas for the violets. At garden centres
they sell fertilizer especially for violets.
