Light and position
The African violet requires good light and will tolerate direct sunlight so long as this is not magnified by the glass of a greenhouse or windowpane.it is important that this plant should be protected from draughts.
Temperature range:
A good nursery will not sell African violet until the milder weather has arrived . they are plants which do not like being chilled and flourish in a temperature of 18-21C (65-70F).the warmth and humidity of bathrooms and kitchens provide ideal conditions for growth.
Watering
During the summer , spray plants occasionally with a fine mist of rainwater. Hard water causes white spots and patches on the foliage . in cold weatherf , water sparingly, if kept slightly dry plants will often survive in low temperature
Feeding:
It is important that the leaves of this plant should be kept as dry as possible when feedind . add a liquid fertilizers to the soil when watering , taking care to use a weak solution regularly rather than giving an occasional large feed.
Soil
In general , small pots are more suitable than large ones. African violet flourish in peat-based potting composts.