How to grow uzambara violets indoors

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Steps
Tips
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Usambara violets, also known as Saintpaulias, are excellent indoor plants due to their beauty and easy maintenance. Native to Tanzania and Kenya, these flowering perennials will grow well outdoors in some climates, but are best grown as indoor plants in most areas because they cannot tolerate cold temperatures. Usambara violets come in several varieties with flowers in many colors, including blue, pink, red, white, purple, and multicolor. Some varieties also have flowers with fringed edges and double petals. These exquisite yet hardy flowering plants look great in hanging baskets, in a large box of various flowers, or in a single pot. Learning the basics of indoor cultivation of Usambara violets will help you achieve beautiful indoor plants that will grow for many years.

Steps

1 Pick uzambarsia violets from your local nursery, greenhouse, or retail store. Because many hobbyists grow indoor uzambara violets as part of their collection, they are generally easy to find.
- Decide which color you prefer, or try growing different varieties of Usambara violets.
2 Choose an area in your home with bright sunlight for growing Saintpaulias..
- Make sure the light is slightly diffused or not direct from spring to autumn so that it doesn't damage or dry out the plants. During the winter months, place the violets in direct sunlight to make sure they get enough natural light every day.
3 Water the Usambara violets gently indoors. The best way to water is to place the pot in a saucer of water to ensure sustainable watering and maintain vital moisture levels around the plants.
4 Place the saintpaulias in a saucer for no more than 30 minutes and then drain off any excess water. During this time, they will absorb as much water as they need, and you can be sure not to flood the violets.
- If you choose to water the plants from above, be careful not to get moisture on the leaves, as this can damage them.
5 Fertilize the violets every week. 1/4 -1/8 teaspoon of fertilizer per liter of water. 20-20-20 general fertilizer or fertilizer with a higher average. Do not use "super bloom" fertilizers as they can burn the plants.
6 Remove the new growth, also called lateral shoots, that grow on the main stem of the Usambara violets. These small, new stems can grow large and make plants misshapen and uneven.
7 Keep the violets in a cooler place and water less during the winter. Plants are dormant, so less water and heat will help them grow well when winter is over.
8 Repot the Usambara violets as needed. Twice a year for standard (large) and once every 3-4 months for small violets. Flush the soil every 4th watering. (Pour water on top of the soil without touching the leaves until the water flows clear or nearly clear.)
- A common rule of thumb for transplanting plants is that the pot should be 1/3 larger than the diameter of the plant. Small violets will never go in pots larger than 6 cm in diameter.Break off the leaves, leaving 3-4 rows of leaves on small violets so that they fit into the pot and bury the “neck” or cut off the roots and bury the “neck” depending on its length.
9 In dry climates, it is good to grow violets in hydroponics or in a mixture of 1/3 violet soil, 1/3 perlite and 1/3 vermiculite. You may want to consider using more perlite if you are using a self-watering pot or in humid climates.

Tips

Try planting new Usambara violets by ripping off a few leaves and planting them in soil or compost mixed with sand. Violets reproduce easily with this simple technique.
Make sure you keep the violets in an area where they will receive a lot of sunlight every day. They will not grow well in dark rooms or places where they are not exposed to light.
Never let the temperature drop below 15 ° C in the place where you keep the violets.

Warnings

When studying how uzambara violets grow indoors, it is important not to flood them. Test the soil with your finger by pressing on it in the pot. If the soil is wet, it's not time to water the plants.
Do not pour water over violet leaves. This will cause brown spots on them and eventually the leaves will die.