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Types of African Violets
Tools for Planting African Violets
Picking a Pot for African Violets
Picking Soil for African Violets
Mixing Soil for African Violets
Transplanting African Violets
Transplanting Chimera Violets
Feeding & Watering Tips for African Violets
Light & African Violets
Avoiding African Violet Problems
Summary: The right soil is a necessity for African violets. Learn how to mix peat moss, vermiculite, and perlight soils for violets in this free gardening video about caring for African violets.
Gail Thompson is the owner/operator of Gardens to Grow (contractor’s license 581137), a landscaping firm in Carmel, California, that provides custom designing and building of...read more
"Picking out the right soil for your African Violet is very necessary. There are three main ingredients. The first is peat moss. The second is vermiculite and the third is perlite. The mixture is 1/3, 1/3, and 1/3. Some commercial growers use strictly peat moss but for the homeowner I would either recommend this mixture of 1/3 to 1/3 to 1/3 or even easier would be for you to go out to your local retail establishment and buy an African Violet mix. It is sterile, it is easy and it is fool proof. Here is what vermiculite looks like and again it provides excellent drainage for your African Violet. Perlite provides the same thing and a little moisture retention. Together mixed in combination your African Violets will be very happy. "
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