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Forum: African Violets and GesneriadsReplies: 4, Views: 115
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emilyrasmus
Portland, OR
(Zone 8b)

December 10, 2004
12:49 AM

Post #1187901

I've had African Violets for about 3 weeks now and they're both in the original plastic pots I bought them in. Do they prefer "terra cotta" pots instead? How much light should they get? One of mine (I have two) had about 5 leaves that were starting to get crispy around the edges. I constantly keep water in the saucer and never water from the top of the plant. I've now moved them to my bathroom where it's more humid and will get more light since there's a south-facing window there. I've read that some people carefully water their AV's from the top, being careful not to get the leaves wet. My fear there is overwatering. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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