Some gardeners shy away from the African violet because of its reputation for difficulty. And admittedly, if you are a […] ...

African violets are one of the world's most popular houseplants for good reason: these compact plants bloom sevefal times a year and come in a huge variety of colors and leaf shapes. African violets ...

For people who love these sweet plants, African violet care is easy and fun. Knowing what they need is the key.

Many stores sell potting mixes specially formulated for African violets, but you can also make potting mix with coconut coir (or peat moss), vermiculite, and perlite.

Old potting mix can cause either problem. When it is compacted by time, air pockets vanish and roots drown. When the potting mix becomes filled with roots, water runs through instead of being ...

African violets like a very well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter with an acidic pH. One can purchase specialty mixes for African violets, or a standard soilless commercial potting mix ...

A good African violet potting mix should be light and airy, well-draining, and high in organic matter. It should also be low in fertilizer to prevent burning the delicate roots.” ...

African Violet potting mix contains more organic matter to create a moist, rich growing medium. Organic potting mixes are also available.

Soil medium Your soil should be a light, soilless mix. Regular potting soil used for other houseplants won't work for African violets. If the soil is too heavy, you won't see many flowers.

To prevent root rot from happening in the first place, make sure to use a potting soil mix made for African violets. Regular indoor potting soil holds too much water.