African Violet

African Violet is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow African Violet →

Benefits of Growing African Violet →

Common African Violet Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for African Violet →

Outdoor Care Guide for African Violet →

African Violet prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

African Violet Water Frequency →

African Violet Root Rot →

African Violet may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

African Violet Light Requirements →

African Violet Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

African Violet is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is African Violet Edible? →

African Violet Toxicity to Cats →

African Violet Toxicity to Dogs →

African Violet Toxicity to Humans →

African Violet prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

African Violet Humidity Needs →

African Violet is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for African Violet →

Best Pots for African Violet →

When and How to Successfully Repot African Violet →

What Are Healthy African Violet Roots →

African Violet should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize African Violet →

African Violet is native to Africa.

African Violet grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

African Violet Lifecycle →

African Violet Size Guide →

How and When to Prune African Violet →

USDA Hardiness Zone
African Violet can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 11a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

African Violet Temperature Tolerance →

African Violet Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with African Violet →

When to Plant African Violet →

How to Plant African Violet →

Where to Plant African Violet →

Winter Care for African Violet →

Best Companion Plants for African Violet →

Is African Violet a Weed? →

African Violet can be propagated by the leaf method. To propagate:

• Remove a leaf by gently twisting until it pops off.
• To get the leaf to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the leaf in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the leaf directly into well-draining soil

How to Propagate African Violet →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in African Violet, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting African Violet →

What Eats African Violet? →

• Drooping African Violet Leaves →
• African Violet Dropping Leaves →
• African Violet Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on African Violet →
• Brown Spots on African Violet →
• African Violet Leaves Falling Over →
• African Violet Leaves Curling →
• African Violet Yellow Leaves →
• African Violet Root Rot →
• Why Is My African Violet Wilting? →