How To Care For Mini African Violets. 862020 First on our list on how to care for your African Violet is to put it in a location where it can get the right amount of sunlight to bloom and grow. They must receive at least 10 hours of light daily.
African violets are relatively shallow-rooted so prefer azalea type pots that are just a bit shallower than they are wide. Pot size is determined by the size of the root ball. 222021 African violets do best with evenly damp but not soggy soil.
African violets will thrive in bright warm and humid conditions.
Remove dead flowers and leaves as soon as you see them to encourage a healthier plant. Avoid getting water on the leaves or flowers and you can even bottom water these plants for up to a half-hour. Remove dead flowers and leaves as soon as you see them to encourage a healthier plant. Keep water from touching their leaves or it will leave brown spots.