How to Get Your African Violet to Bloom
In the house plant world, we have seen no greater comeback than the African Violet.
These were hot back in 1930’s when women wanted something to brighten up their homes with a houseplant that could bloom all year round. But these plants are making a comeback in a huge way and you will no longer only find these sitting in your grandmothers house atop a lace cloth collecting dust.
Instead, they are becoming bright vibrant plants that add the perfect vibe to any room in the house. So, we are going to jump in and give you some tips on how to get your African Violet to bloom.
How to Get Your African Violet to Bloom
Watering your violets:
The best tip that anyone in the African Violet world can give is that you DO NOT WATER FROM ABOVE THE PLANT!! You should always water from below or around the edge of the plant because watering the leaves will cause discolored spots on your plant. The point of watering them from below is so that they can soak up the water, and it’s important to note that violets enjoy room temperature water around 70 degrees.
We prefer using pots that are made specifically for your African Violets like the one shown here.
Lighting:
Next, it’s important to take into consideration the light that you African violet is exposed to. This is one of the most defining factors in getting the violet to bloom. They need bright indirect light in order to bloom, but make sure that the room is not too hot because this could scorch the leaves. The best temperature for blooming is around 75 degrees.
Fertilization:
The best time to fertilize your violets is in the springtime. This is when the plant is really growing. This is going to really give your plant what it needs to bloom. We like to use the fertilizer shown here because you just add 7 drops into the water of your pot and you’re ready to grow!
Trimming:
Sometimes African violets can start getting large leaves around the outside edges. In order to make room for the new smaller leaves it’s important to just pinch the old leaves off to allow for new growth. This will also create a beautiful shape to your violet as well!
Patience:
We are going to end this post on a little side note of patience. It can be difficult to get your violets to bloom, and sometimes you get one that just refuses. Keep trying and moving the plant if it isn’t doing well in one spot. Have patience and you will see the results!
We hope you enjoyed this post, and let us know in the comments below what houseplant you would like us to cover next!
Stay Curious.