Plant Care Common Blue Violet

Common Blue Violet

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

Viola sororia
Viola
Violaceae
Malpighiales

How to care for Common Blue Violet

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Blue Violet

Water needs for Common Blue Violet
0.5 cups
every 9

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.

Calculate water needs of Common Blue Violet

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Blue Violet in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Common Blue Violet: 1ft from a window
1ft or less 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 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Blue Violet in your home 🏡.

🪴 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!

Benefits of Growing Common Blue Violet →

Common Common Blue Violet Problems →


💦 Water Needs

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.

Common Blue Violet Water Frequency →

Common Blue Violet Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

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 🏡.

Common Blue Violet Light Requirements →

Common Blue Violet Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Blue 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 Common Blue Violet Edible? →

Common Blue Violet Toxicity to Cats →

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Common Blue Violet Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

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.

Common Blue Violet Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

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!

Best Soil Mix for Common Blue Violet →

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Blue Violet →

What Are Healthy Common Blue Violet Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Common Blue Violet →


🌎 Native Region

Common Blue Violet is native to Temperate Northern Hemisphere.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

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

Common Blue Violet Lifecycle →

Common Blue Violet Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Common Blue Violet →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Blue Violet can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Blue Violet Temperature Tolerance →

Common Blue Violet Hardiness Zones →

Is Common Blue Violet a Weed? →


🌱 Propagation

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.

How to Propagate Common Blue Violet →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

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 Common Blue 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!


🧐 Troubleshooting

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.


Care Summary for Common Blue Violet

Common Blue Violet

Common Blue Violet


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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