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title: "i’m a first time african violet owner does anyone have any pot, soil,…"
description: "i’m a first time african violet owner does anyone have any pot, soil, watering, humidity recommendations?? really any african violet advice is appreciated!!…"
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author: "allison"
published: "2023-04-06T15:05:43.145Z"
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# i’m a first time african violet owner does anyone have any pot, soil,…

_Posted by allison on 2023-04-06_

i’m a first time african violet owner does anyone have any pot, soil, watering, humidity recommendations?? really any african violet advice is appreciated!! thank you!

## 5 comments

### NikoScy commented on 2023-04-06

They’ve got special pots for them that work very well! Also, keep an eye out for Aphids - may wanna get some Neem oil now

### Green(ish)Thumb commented on 2023-04-08

Put it in a window. Let it get real dry before you water it and never let the water touch the leaves.

### Plant hoarder commented on 2023-04-09

I use half African violets potting soil and half perlite. Have them in a window water when Planta tells me too

#### Hithisisjessica replied on 2025-05-11

Was looking for this Info. When looking online it says 1:1:1 vermiculite, perlite, \& moss(or noir). I was wondering if I could do potting mix(miracle grow) instead of vermiculite bc lord knows I don’t need to buy another PLANT THING right now😂🤦🏻‍♀️

#### Plant hoarder replied on 2025-07-04

Yes. I’ve done it that way before

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