Question
Hi,
I live in New England and I just bought an African Violet plant.  Can I plant it outside?
Thank you,
Donna

Answer
Donna,
I really do not suggest that you plant your violet outside in New England.  African Violets need extremely warm, humid environments to thrive.  Even in the south, where I live, I never plant them outside.  They cannot tolerate direct sun, either, as it causes the leaves to burn.  These kinds of plants must be kept indoors, near a bright window, and kept moist.  They must be checked for water every day.  If given all the right "ingredients" african violets will bloom several times a year.  This includes fertilizer year-round.