My African violets finally bloomed after I started bottom watering them

I've had these three African violets for over a year and they barely did anything. Just sat there with sad leaves and zero flowers. I tried different light spots, I tried fertilizer, nothing worked. Then my neighbor who grows orchids told me to try bottom watering with warm water. I filled a tray with water and let the pots sit in it for about 30 minutes once a week. After maybe two months, I noticed buds forming. Now all three have pink and purple blooms and the leaves look so much healthier. I never realized how fussy they are about getting water on their leaves. Has anyone else had success switching to bottom watering for picky plants?

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lee7228d ago

Funny how sometimes the simplest change makes all the difference, just like switching to a better tool on a job.

vera30828d ago

12 years with the same hammer and you just toss it for a new one @lee72?