Tropical foliage / aroids

African Violet light needs

African Violet does best with Bright indirect to medium indirect light.

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African Violet light needs

Place African Violet where it can receive Bright indirect to medium indirect light. Use the leaf color, stretch, and drying speed as signals to move it closer to or farther from the window.

Light range
Bright indirect to medium indirect light
Lux target
800-8000 lux
PPFD target
25-180 PPFD
Photoperiod
10-14 hours
  • Rotate the pot every week or two so growth stays balanced.
  • Move the plant gradually when changing light exposure.
  • Watch for pale leaves, stretched stems, or crispy edges after a light change.
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