How much sun exposure does my African violet need?
African violets enjoy medium to bright indirect light for around 10-14 hours a day. However, if you want to place your plant outdoors, it is recommended that you should not leave your African violet in direct sunlight for more than 8 hours a day.
*African violets need at least 8 hours of darkness in order to bloom.
How much water should my African violet receive?
African violets like their soil to be moist. With that said, you should never overwater your plant because it may make your plant more susceptible to deadly pathogens such as Pythium. Overwatering may also cause crown and root rot which is why I recommend getting a self-watering pot. However if you do not wish to get a self watering pot, watering your African violet can be easy if you follow this next tip. You should only water your African violet once the soil dries up noticeably meaning that it is not as moist as usual. When watering, you should always steer clear of the leaves and the crown meaning that you should not water the leaves and the crown or expose them to water at all because this can cause leaf spotting which cannot be fixed or cured.
What type of soil should I use for my African violet/What pot should I use?
African violets need their soil to remain loose for years on end. Which is why regular potting mix may not work. However, there are some potting mixes specifically formulated for the African violet. Using a mixture of sphagnum moss and perlite as a substitute for soil works perfectly. African violets can virtually be potted in any pot with drainage holes.
* When fertilizing your African violet, make sure the tell-tale signs of a nutrient deficiency are there before you fertilize it.
Temperature and Humidity:
The African violet prefers areas in your home with high humidity. If you do not have an area in your home with high humidity, it can be achieved by using a humidifier. African violets grow best at 65-70oF or 18.33-21.11oC for night temperatures and 77-82oF or 25-28oF for day temperatures.
Sources/Pictures in order of appearance:
Sources: http://www.optimara.com/africanvioletcare1.html
https://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/HO-10.pdf
Pictures: http://plantcaretoday.com/growing-african-violets-way.html
http://www.optimara.com/africanvioletcare1.html
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