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title: "Hey guys I just got this African violet, any good tips or tricks I…"
description: "Hey guys I just got this African violet, any good tips or tricks I should know?"
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author: "Bethany M."
published: "2024-01-27T01:36:39.902Z"
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# Hey guys I just got this African violet, any good tips or tricks I…

_Posted by Bethany M. on 2024-01-27_

Hey guys I just got this African violet, any good tips or tricks I should know?

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## 10 comments

### 𐌛★ⵍ!𐌂 commented on 2024-01-27

self watering pots work really well for these guys!

#### Audrey replied on 2024-01-27

Make sure to feed it!

### Whimsy commented on 2024-01-27

Mine love to be ignored and dried out.. they’re more resistant to under watering compared to over watering. Bottom watering is a must because water on the leaves will make them brown!! Also, don’t get scared when the flowers drop because they will have flowering periods, and won’t always be blooming

#### Whimsy replied on 2024-01-27

They also like to be root bound I’m pretty sure!

#### Bethany M. replied on 2024-01-27

Thanks!

### Jay commented on 2024-01-27

I usually only water mine when i see the leaves start to really droop and it seems to be thriving, i bottom water and use a very diluted fertilizer (like 1/4 the amount recommended to mix with, hope this helps!

#### Bethany M. replied on 2024-01-27

Thank you!

### Plant Father commented on 2024-01-27

north facing windows are the perfect light for an african violet

#### Bethany M. replied on 2024-01-27

Perfect thanks!

### Morgan commented on 2024-01-27

They also don’t like getting cold, I’ve found. So keep that in mind when selecting a room with less direct sun 😅

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