Things You'll Need:
- Spray bottle
- Fertilizer
- Sphagnum moss
- Vermiculite
- Perlite
- African violet potting soil
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Step 1
Set the plant in an east- or south-facing window where it will get plenty of bright light without being exposed directly to the sun. If the plant isn't getting enough light, the leaves will curl. Move the plant to a brighter location.
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Step 2
Keep the humidity high. Fill a spray bottle with water and mist the plant daily.
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Step 3
Fertilize the plant weekly with a water-soluble fertilizer that does not contain lime. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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Step 4
Avoid putting the plant where it will be subjected to drafts and keep the temperature above 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Step 5
Maintain the moisture content in the plant's soil. During the growing season, keep the soil uniformly moist. When the plant is not actively growing, let the soil dry out between waterings. Black spots on the leaves mean that you're overwatering the goldfish plant.
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Step 6
Repot the plant if it starts to struggle. The soil may be too dense, and the plant might be suffering from root rot. Use a mixture of equal parts sphagnum moss, vermiculite and perlite, or African violet potting soil.
