How to Make African Violet Soil Mix
Select peat moss to serve as the soil's base.. Choose vermiculite or perlite to lighten up the soil base.. Use a commercial violet potting mix if you're looking for a simpler base.
Steps
Select peat moss to serve as the soil's base.
Select peat moss to serve as the soil's base.
Choose vermiculite or perlite to lighten up the soil base.
Choose vermiculite or perlite to lighten up the soil base.
Use a commercial violet potting mix if you're looking for a simpler base.
Use a commercial violet potting mix if you're looking for a simpler base.
Combine the base with an equal amount of the additives.
Combine the base with an equal amount of the additives.
Adjust the soil pH as needed to make it slightly acidic.
Adjust the soil pH as needed to make it slightly acidic.
Measure the diameter of the plant to determine what pot size to use.
Measure the diameter of the plant to determine what pot size to use.
Select a clean clay or plastic pot that drains well.
Select a clean clay or plastic pot that drains well.
Make a hole in the center of the soil for the plant.
Make a hole in the center of the soil for the plant.
Add lukewarm water to the soil until it is moist.
Add lukewarm water to the soil until it is moist.
Apply a balanced 14-12-14 fertilizer to the soil, if needed.
Apply a balanced 14-12-14 fertilizer to the soil, if needed.
Remove the African violet from its old pot to plant it.
Remove the African violet from its old pot to plant it.
Brush old dirt from the roots by hand.
Brush old dirt from the roots by hand.
Place the African violet and cover the stem up to its lowest leaves.
Place the African violet and cover the stem up to its lowest leaves.
Repot the African violet in new soil every 6 months to keep it healthy.
Repot the African violet in new soil every 6 months to keep it healthy.
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