African Violet Care – 6 Point Program

Here then is a six-point program which, faithfully followed, is known to produce fairly constant bloom on Saintpaulias:

• In winter, place plants preferably at east or north windows. Avoid strong sunlight.
• In summer, place plants at north windows, kept open for long daily periods, or on a lightly shaded porch.
• Maintain a house temperature of 70 -72 degrees with no more than a t10 degree drop at night.
• Maintain a fresh atmosphere but in avoiding closeness be mindful of the dangers of chilling.
• Water from the saucer with room-temperature water. Apply enough each morning to be absorbed by afternoon.
• Make special provisions for humidity if the air in the house is noticeably dry or if temperatures in cline to rise much above seventy degrees.

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