Best Home Care for African Violets: Watering, Feeding, Light

New owner asks: water from bottom or top? What fertilizer and how often? Plant in east window, doing well.

Complete Beginner Guide (Mary Hill)

• Watering: Bottom: max 1 hour in water. Top: when soil dry, water thoroughly. Check soil first.
• Fertilizer: Any good brand (Peters 12-36-13). Constant feed: 1/4 tsp/gal every watering. Mix in jug, let sit overnight (room temp, chlorine off).
• Light: East window good. Rotate 1/4 turn every 2 days for even growth. No direct hot sun.

Try constant feed on all houseplants — they'll love it.