Tropical foliage / aroids

African Violet watering guide

African Violet usually fits a 5-10 day water window.

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African Violet watering guide

Use the 5-10 day water window as a starting rhythm, then adjust for pot size, room temperature, light, and how quickly the top layer of mix dries.

Water window
5-10 day water window
Moisture target
35-60% moisture target
Diary task
Check potting mix moisture, every 5 days
  • Check the potting mix before watering instead of watering on autopilot.
  • Water thoroughly when the plant is ready, then let excess drain.
  • Slow down watering in cooler, lower-light weeks.
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