How to care for Persian violet (Exacum affine)? A complete guide to growing methods

Light

This flower loves sunlight, and it only blooms well with good sunlight. However, like other small flowers, too much sunlight in summer can cause sunburn on the flowers. So it is best not to place it where direct sunlight hits it; if there is enough diffused light, that is ideal. One more thing to note: if it does not get sunlight for a long time, the flowers will certainly not look as good. It is best to place them in a window box by the window, which can enhance the ornamental effect.

Water

The substrate should be kept moist. Water should be applied according to their water needs in different seasons. In summer, water once in the morning and once in the evening; at other times, once a day is enough. When the flowers are in full bloom, be sure to spray a little more water around the leaf surface, which will increase the humidity around the leaves.

Soil

This flower does not have high soil requirements; generally, the nutrient soil sold on the market is basically fine, and it is best if the soil is rich in organic matter. If the soil drains poorly and it is grown outdoors, be sure to take drainage measures during rainy days.

Fertilizer

During their peak growing time, apply fertilizer once every 20 days so the plants can grow better. Generally, small flowers do not need fertilizing while blooming, but this flower is different: supplementing fertilizer once every seven days makes it bloom better. If spent flowers are cut off in time, they can even keep blooming continuously!

Alright, now you know how to care for this little flower. The editor still recommends growing them outdoors, but when the temperature is not warm enough in winter, it is best to bring them back indoors so they will not get frostbitten.