[header] How to grow african violets indoors [title] Buy pre-rooted african violets at a nursery, greenhouse or retail store. [step] Because many houseplant enthusiasts grow african violets as part of their collection, they are usually easy to find. It's best to grow the violets from a pre-rooted plant, as growing african violets from seeds can be extremely difficult.
[header] How to grow african violets indoors [title] Buy pre-rooted african violets at a nursery, greenhouse or retail store. [step] Because many houseplant enthusiasts grow african violets as part of their collection, they are usually easy to find. It's best to grow the violets from a pre-rooted plant, as growing african violets from seeds can be extremely difficult.
Begin by getting plants that are not pre-rooted. [title] Purchase african violets from a nursery or organic garden store. [substeps] This method may include planting an infected bush, cutting back a few upper stems of the bush, or watering the bush as needed. [title] Create a roughly 0.5 in (1.3 cm) deep hole in the ground. [substeps] African violets come in blooms of different colors, including blue, pink, purple and even multicolor. Decide which color you prefer, or try growing different varieties of african violets. As long as they have pre-rooted roots, they won't require a lot of weed treatment. [substeps] Some varieties of african violets have roots that grow hundreds of feet deep.