My new darling - African Violet

No more helper now and it's time to get my hands back to flower pots, soil and delicate plants. I called this as gardening eventhough I don't have a garden but a mere 40sqf space on the 3rd floor. ^_^

I continue to add more members to the 'family'. New member joined in 2 weeks ago and her name is African Violet. I do have some knowledge and experience in gloxinia, and taking care African Violet is pretty same like taking care of gloxinia. In fact, I wanted to buy a pot of gloxinia but the nursery that I used to go only has African Violet.

* after 2 weeks, she still looks great. I'll continue to keep her at the same location; which is on my tv cabinet near to tv.

For those whose keen to keep a pot of African Violet, you may find below tips helpful.
Care tips:
1. African Violet is a delicate houseplant. It doesn't need too much of sunlight. In another word, she doesn't enjoy direct sunlight. However, do keep them near to window or balcony door.

2. Water once a week. You need to feel the soil before you water it. If the soil still damp, no water required. Too much of water will cause the plant or leaves rotten. Also, pour water directly to the soil.

3. Fertilized once a month is pretty sufficient.

4. If you find current location is good, try not to move her around. (good in the sense that the flower continues to bloom and no leaves are dying out)

5. Repotting only when the crown is exposed. (crown = middle part of the plant). *Repotting will creates shock to the plant, but this is temporary where the flower buds may dry off or some leaves dying. After repotting, do keep them at the same place, water and feed as usual.

*I haven't try to propagate the plant yet, but it sounds easy from a gardening enthusiast's blog. I'll try it out one day when I do repotting.