How many hours of light does an African violet need?

Answer 1

African violets are originally from Africa where it is very tropical. Therefore, they need constant moisture but not sitting directly in water all the time or they may rot. Don't let your violet every become bone dry, water again when plant starts to become a little dry on top of the soil.

Provide a soil less mix for your African violet plant which would consist of brown (not black) peat moss, vermiculite, white perlite, mix these ingredients equal parts example; one cup of peat moss or African violet mix, one cup vermiculite, one cup perlite. Also, your plant will benefit from 1 Tablespoon of Dolomite Lime per gallon of mix. Mix all together and plant your plant. This will provide your plant with good drainage. Also, don't forget to provide a good fertilizer in the water each time you water. Some good brands are Optimara, Jacks, Miracle Gro. Follow the directions on the bottle. Enough to keep it moist, not soaking wet. As soon as the top of the soil begins to dry out (not bone dry) water again with a weak solution of fertilizer everytime you water. African violets like to be moist most of the time but not soaking wet. Water them completely then let them dry out for a couple of days. Please view the related link below. Give enough water to keep violets moist (not soaking wet) all the time.

Answer 2

African violets require eight to 12 hours of light a day for them to bloom and grow healthy. They do not like direct sunlight, this will cause burned leaves. Place your violets in a north or east window sill. You can use inexpensive fluorescent lighting for instance; shop lights with two 40 watt bulbs each. These are usually placed securely on shelves in the house.

Answer 3

=== === Miniatures - Single crowned plant with small leaves. Plant cannot measure over 6 inch in diameter. There are also micro miniatures that grow under 5 inches but there is no official recognized category for them yet. Semi-miniatures - Single crowned plant with small leaves that cannot measure over 8 inches in diameter. Standards - Single crowned plant with larger leaves that measure 8 inches or over in diameter. Large - Single crowned plant with very large leaves that measure over 16 inches or over sometimes. These large violets are still considered standard types. The hybridizer refers to them as standards or large in his/her description to differentiate their size. Trailers- This is a plant with multiple crowns that grow in different directions. Not to be confused with sucker's that grow from the stems of our plants sometimes. Trailers are classified as Miniatures, semiminiatures, or standards. Two types; trailers that climb over the sides of the pot, and those with shorter stems that grow in a bush style. There are also some semi-trailing violets. There are no size restrictions on these plants.

Answer 4

The African violet is one of the easiest houseplants to keep. They are not a plant that likes or can stand much direct sunlight so they do best in a north or east window. If placed in direct sunlight your plant dries out too fast. It is best to keep them moist but not wet and always water from the base as getting water on the leaves will cause them to rot.

Answer 5

No, African violets do not need UV lighting to grow. Flourescent lighting comes in several different sizes for convenience. I used the regular shop light fixtures $8.00 or so from the hardware store and use the bulbs to fit. If possible use one cool and one warm bulb, they are about four feet long. I grew gorgeous plants.

Answer 6

African violets need from eight to twelve hours a day. The miniature varieties need a stronger light for instance, fluorescent lighting hanging six inches above violets nine to twelve hours a day.

Answer 7

African violets have very fine roots and they are sensitive to overwatering. Allow the soil to dry between each watering. When the soil is dry to the touch, it is time to water.

Answer 8

No, violets will survive in low light but they will not have lush green leaves and will not flower.

Answer 9

Minimal amount. The mixture of soil and compost is a permanent enriched fertilized soil for that cute plant.