Limp, wilted plants. This can be caused by overwatering, poor drainage or root rot. Violets prefer evenly moist but not soggy ...

African violets, or Saintpaulia, have been in the spotlight recently as houseplant lovers are brightening up their interiors ...

Good African violet potting soil is available in small bags. It’s made primarily from pine bark and sand. It should be mixed 2 to 1 with Perlite to aerate the soil and give the roots room to grow.

Make sure the plant does not sit in the water, but just above it. Potting mixes African violets have fine roots and require well-drained soilless potting mixes with a pH of about 6.2 - 6.5. ‘Hearts ...

the roots of the plant are very sensitive and can be easily damaged. A good African violet potting mix should be light and airy, well-draining, and high in organic matter. It should also be low in ...

plants may have root rot and will not survive. Ensure you use a specially formulated African violet potting mix if you need to repot. Pale foliage, lack of growth. Without regular fertilizer ...

African violets are apparently also picky when it comes to soil and growers are advised to buy potting soil specially formulated for African violets. Not only that, but you should also treat ...