African Violet

[237SJ]

I know these are a perennial but my mother never had any luck with keeping them alive. She has a blue and white striped African Violet and now that she has died, I would like to keep it. I have looked at the internet but I just wondered if anyone has any personal tips as to how to care for it.

[woofgang]

mine thrive on a shady spot near the window and much planned neglect. I have got several grouped together in separate pots on a deep bed of gravel in a big bowl. I make sure to keep the gravel so it feels damp when I push my finger into it. Apart from that about once a month I water the plants with water with plant feed in it. Did you know that you can propagate them from leaves?
http://plantcaretoday.com/how-to-propagate-african-violets-from-leaf-cuttings-and-divisions.html

[237SJ]

Thanks woofgang. I think the living room coffee table might be a good place for it then. It`s light but not in the sun.

[hellywelly4]

Don't be tempted to water it until it's desperate. They are often killed by overwatering.