However, African violets are easier to grow than you may thinkand theyre less demanding than orchids.
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Water
The hardest thing about keeping African violets is getting watering right.
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These plants dont like to get their fuzzy leaves wet and they dont do well with overhead watering.
Humidity
Managing houseplant humidity can be a challenge, but this is where African violets really shine.
Although African violets prefer humidity levels around 80%, they thrive at standard indoor humidity levels, too.
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Orchids, on the other hand, usually require a pebble tray orhumidifierfor proper growth.
But African violets bloom in any season, and their care needs generally dont fluctuate much throughout the year.
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