African pansy is produced in Africa. It is a purple flower with yellow spots in the center. It is very popular among people. Many gardening enthusiasts will plant African pansy. So how to grow African pansy in pots, and what precautions should be taken when growing African pansy. The following article will introduce you to the breeding methods of African pansy in detail. If you are new to flower gardening, don’t be nervous. African pansies only require basic care and are not difficult to grow.
Method/Steps
1Ensure sufficient light. Light is very important to promote flowering. Please place the plant next to the window so that the right amount of sunlight shines through the glass. Placement next to an east-facing window is best because the plant will catch the morning sun. If it is placed in front of a south- or west-facing window, cover it with a thin curtain. In addition, in order to ensure that all parts of the plant are evenly exposed to sunlight, the flowerpot must be rotated 1/4 turn every other week. - If natural light is not available, you can also use fluorescent lamps to illuminate the plants. Lighting for cultivating African violas requires electric light from a double tube - one with a cool white tube and the other with a full spectrum tube. The electric light should shine down from 20-25 cm above the plants, and the lighting duration should be 12-14 hours a day. If the plant is growing too tightly and needs a little more stretching, reduce the lighting time to 8-10 hours a day.
2Water at the appropriate time. The most common cause of death in African pansy cultivation is overwatering. The correct amount of water should be enough to keep the soil just slightly moist, but not saturated with water. Water only when the top layer of soil is dry to the touch. In addition, watering should be done with warm water. 
3Pay attention to the watering method. You can water from the top down, or from From bottom to top, you can also use automatic watering devices such as cotton wicks. However, water from the top down at least once a month to rinse away the fertilizer salts that have gradually accumulated. In addition, never Allow the pot to soak in water (unless you wear cotton strips or use an Oyama self-watering pot). If water gets on the leaves, wipe it off immediately with a paper towel to avoid stains on the leaves.
4Use a suitable potting substrate. The potting substrate used to grow African pansy must be sterilized, lightweight, and breathable to facilitate root growth. A soilless nutrient substrate containing sphagnum peat, vermiculite and perlite is ideal. 
5Create a favorable growing environment. Temperature and humidity are important factors to consider when cultivating African pansy. Most African pansy can grow in an environment of 16-27 degrees Celsius, but the most ideal temperature is 22-24 degrees during the day and 18 degrees at night. The optimal humidity is 40%-60%. In hot weather, you can place a humidifier or a bowl of water next to the pansy to increase humidity. 
6Fertilization. Lack of timely nutritional supplementation is one of the common reasons why African pansy does not bloom. The simplest solution is to mix liquid fertilizer into it every time you water, that is, put 1/8-1/4 teaspoon of liquid fertilizer per 4.5 liters of water. 20-20-20 and 12-36-14 bothIt is a water-soluble fertilizer with relatively balanced nutrition. Also, the fertilizer used should contain less urea nitrogen, as urea can cause root burn. Substances such as formaldehyde, copper sulfate and nitroglycerin, if used in appropriate amounts and cared for carefully, can greatly improve plant health. Turpentine, iodine, and common table salt are also good soil additives that can be used to prevent weed growth.
Tips
- Do not get the leaves wet, as water droplets will cause yellowish-brown spots on the leaves. The soil should be kept moist at all times, but not saturated with water, which can cause root or crown rot. Generally speaking, it is enough to water once a week, or wait until more than 2.5 cm of the soil becomes dry before watering each time. If there is a hole at the bottom of the flower pot, you can place the flower pot in a water basin and fill it with water from the bottom up. In addition, the ideal potting substrate should be composed of 25% air, 25% water and 50% soil.
- African pansy requires constant tending.
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