{"id":2929,"date":"2023-03-14T23:22:48","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T22:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growflowersnow.com\/?p=2929"},"modified":"2023-03-14T23:22:48","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T22:22:48","slug":"can-you-oversoak-african-violets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.growflowersnow.com\/can-you-oversoak-african-violets\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you oversoak african violets?"},"content":{"rendered":"

African violets are one of the most delicate flowers. They are also one of the most popular houseplants. African violets need very specific growing conditions and are very sensitive to too much water. If you oversoak your African violet, it is likely to die.<\/p>\n

Yes, you can oversoak African violets. Oversoaking can cause the leaves to yellow and the roots to rot.<\/p>\n

How long should I soak my African violet? <\/h2>\n

If you want to water your African violet and ensure that it doesn’t get too stressed, make sure to let the water sit for a bit so that it’s not too cold or too hot. Room temperature water is ideal, but if you can’t wait that long, then at least an hour should do the trick!<\/p>\n

It is important to allow African violets to dry out between each watering for best results. Overwatering can kill a plant. The fine roots of an African violet need air, which cannot penetrate a soggy wet soil mass.<\/p>\n

Should African violets be watered from the top or bottom <\/h3>\n
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The best way to water an African violet plant is from the bottom up. Place your plant in a shallow tray of water for 30 minutes, allowing the soil to soak up the water through the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. This will ensure that your plant gets the moisture it needs without getting the leaves wet, which can cause them to rot.<\/p>\n

If your African Violet plant has been over-watered, the soil will retain too much water. This retention of water will cause the leaves and\/or leaf stems to turn soft, limp, or mushy.<\/p>\n

What’s the best way to water African violets? <\/h2>\n

Watering:<\/p>\n

To encourage blooming, keep the soil moist to dry, and allow the soil around the roots to dry out before watering. Water from the bottom with room temperature water by placing the plastic grower’s pot in water, and allowing the plant to absorb the water (not more than 30 minutes).<\/p>\n

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African violets are susceptible to crown rot, so it is important that the crown (the section of the plant at soil level) is not saturated with water. Water on the foliage may cause permanent leaf spotting, so it is important to not mist the foliage. Use water that is room temperature to avoid shocking the plant.<\/p>\n

How many times a week should you water African violets? <\/h2>\n

If you’re using a self-watering system, you’ll need to add water every 5-7 days. There will be a water level indicator or marking on the outer container to show you when the water needs to be added. When using self-watering containers, remember to add a layer of perlite at the bottom of the inner container. This will help the roots to get the oxygen they need.<\/p>\n

A wicking system is a self-watering system that uses a wick to transport water from a reservoir to the African violet’s potting mix. The wick must be made of a material that is absorbent and has a high water-holding capacity, such as cotton. One end of the wick is placed in the water reservoir, while the other end is placed in the African violet’s potting mix. As the potting mix becomes dry, the wick will transport water from the reservoir to the mix, keeping the plant’s roots moist.<\/p>\n

Should African violets be watered once a week <\/h3>\n

African violets only need water when the soil is almost dry. Usually you’ll need to water about once a week, but this depends on conditions like the temperature, the season, and the size of the African violet’s container. The best way to water African violets is by bottom watering.<\/p>\n

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African violets will bloom more profusely if they are slightly pot-bound, so it’s best to choose a pot that’s on the smaller side. A professional tip is to use a pot that’s about 3-4 inches in diameter for a standard African violet plant.