Plant Information and Fun Facts

African Violets

African violets (Saintpaulia) are the divas of houseplants—tiny, dramatic, and always dressed to impress in purple, pink, blue, or white. Native to East Africa, these fuzzy-leaved beauties thrive indoors with VIP treatment.

Care Tips 🪴✨
Light: Bright, indirect—think “selfie glow,” not “sunburn.” ☀️🚫

Water: Bottom water with room-temp H₂O (cold = leaf tantrums). 💦❄️

Humidity & Temp: Cozy 65–75°F—if you’re comfy, so is your violet. 🌡️😊

Soil & Food: Well-draining, fluffy soil; light feeding—no force-feeding! 🍽️🌱 Fav dirt here!

Repotting: Cramped? Fresh soil every 6–12 months = happy plant. 🏠🌿

Propagation 🌱✨
Leaf Cuttings: Snip, plant, wait—magic! ✂️🪄

Division: Separate crowded “mini-me” crowns for instant expansion. 👨‍👩‍👧🌿

Available year-round in most stores, but most abundant in spring and fall. Treat it like a star, and it’ll bloom all year—just don’t expect it to do chores. 😉🌸

THE Spider Plant

Spider plants = low-maintenance, air-purifying, and pet-friendly!

Why You Need One
✅ Cleans air (NASA-approved)
🐾 Pet-safe
💦 Easy to care for
🌡️ Boosts humidity
😌 Stress-reducing

Care Tips
☀️ Light: Bright, indirect. Avoid harsh sun.
💧 Water: Let soil dry slightly; use distilled if possible.
🌱 Soil: Well-draining mix (potting soil + perlite/sand).
🍽️ Feeding: Monthly in spring/summer; skip in winter.

Propagation
🌊 Water: Snip & root in water.
🌱 Soil: Let baby root before snipping.
🚀 Direct Planting: Plant in moist soil.

Common Problems
🟡 Yellow leaves? Overwatering—let it dry.
🔝 Brown tips? Tap water/dry air—use distilled & add humidity.
😞 Droopy? Adjust watering.
👶 No babies? Needs more light.
🐜 Bugs? Neem oil or hydrogen peroxide soil drench.

Repotting
📦 When? Roots escape, soil dries fast, slow growth.
🪴 How? Slightly bigger pot, fresh soil, gentle repotting.

Final Thought: Easy, forgiving, and full of free baby plants. 🌿😊