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title: "Hey guys so my mom got this African violet plant not too long ago and…"
description: "Hey guys so my mom got this African violet plant not too long ago and I she was told to bottom water it but it isn’t looking the best so I was wondering if…"
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author: "Miki"
published: "2024-06-01T17:04:23.188431Z"
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# Hey guys so my mom got this African violet plant not too long ago and…

_Posted by Miki on 2024-06-01_

Hey guys so my mom got this African violet plant not too long ago and I she was told to bottom water it but it isn’t looking the best so I was wondering if your supposed to water it normally in addition to bottom watering please and thank you!!

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## 10 comments

### DeadlyMouse commented on 2024-06-01

No to my knowledge bottom watering is just a different watering technique and not an additional step

### Riley commented on 2024-06-01

It actually looks perfectly healthy to me! The flowers dying is completely normal. How long are you letting it sit in the water?

### Miki commented on 2024-06-01

I keep it in water and when in runs out I refill it it’s just sitting in a small dish

### MattL commented on 2024-06-01

I agree with Riley, I think it’s fine. Just pinch off the dead flowers!

### Miki commented on 2024-06-01

Ok thanks guys just making sure I’m not killing my moms plant lol

### Dondoo52 commented on 2024-06-01

I wouldn’t leave it sitting in water though…

### Miki commented on 2024-06-02

Oh ok thank you

### Miki commented on 2024-06-02

How often would you recommend putting it in water

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

When top feels a little dry

### Hithisisjessica commented on 2025-05-11

The prettiest color flowers I’ve ever seen on one. Wow!

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