How much sunlight does my Common Blue Violet need?

Common Blue Violet requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Common Blue Violet like?

Common Blue Violet doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Common Blue Violet?

Common Blue Violet does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Common Blue Violet?

Common Blue 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!

Which region is Common Blue Violet native to?

Common Blue Violet is native to Temperate Northern Hemisphere .

What is the growth pattern for Common Blue Violet?

Common Blue Violet is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Can Common Blue Violet be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Common Blue Violet can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Common Blue Violet?

The seeds of Common Blue Violet can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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Q: Is Common Blue Violet easy to care for?

Common Blue Violet is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Common Blue Violet?

Common Blue 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.

About Common Blue Violet

Common Blue Violet is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Common Blue Violet likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Common Blue Violet belongs to the Viola genus, and is native to Eastern and Central North America.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Viola sororia

Genus

Viola

Family

Violaceae

Order

Malpighiales

How to care for Common Blue Violet

Water

How often to water your Common Blue Violet

Common Blue Violet needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Common Blue Violet in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Common Blue Violet: 1ft from a window

Common Blue Violet love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Common Blue Violet does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Blue Violet

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Blue Violet: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Blue Violet after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Common Blue Violet is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Humidity

Soil

Fertilizer

Native Region

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation