Espoma Organic African Violet Potting Soil, 4qt Bag

How much to use:

• Select a container that is larger than your plants current pot, and has a drainage hole at the bottom with the tray beneath it to catch excess water.
• To prevent soil from escaping, add a layer of small stones to the bottom of the container.
• Fill container 1/3 full with Espoma Organic African Violet Mix.
• Carefully remove the plant from its current container and gently loosen the root ball.
• Center the plant in the new container and fill it with additional potting mix.
• Allow at least 1 inch between the rim of the pot in the top of the soil.
• Gently pat down the next and add more if required. Make sure the plant is about the same depth in the soil as it was in the original container.
• Water plant thoroughly and allow to drain. Do not allow water to touch leaves as this may cause water spots.

Growing Tips:

• Re-potting: In general, African violet should be re-potted annually.

Watering:

• Over watering is one of the most common problems in going African violets. Water from the bottom to avoid wedding the leaves which causes water spots.
• Pour water into sauce or below the pot and allow it to absorb into the soil (soil should be moist but not soggy).
• Do not allow the pot to remain in a saucerfull of water for an extended time.
• Allow soil to become dry to the touch between waterings.

Light:

• Place African Violets in indirect sunlight or under artificial lights.

Feeding:

• Feed with Espoma Organic Violet!, a natural liquid plant food beginning two weeks after planting during the growing season according to label directions.