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Pot the African violet into the right soil, mix of peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite in equal parts. Water African violet with lukewarm at the base and never splash on the foliage with water. Water when the soil feels less moist to the touch. Never let growing African violets stand in water or completely dry out. African violet prefers right to medium intensity light which also affects flowering.

African violet plants with dark green foliage usually need somewhat higher light levels than those with pale or medium green foliage. Keep African violets planted in small pots and re-pot once a year to mix in fresh soil. Keeping African violets slightly root-bound can encourage them to bloom.