1. Yes, the pot should have a drainage hole in the bottom to allow excess water to drain away, helping to prevent root rot.
2. If the flowers themselves are brown and droopy, the flowers have already started to die, which is entirely natural. Snip off the dead flowers and care for the plants according to the advice above; they should eventually bloom again.
3. During winter, houseplants should generally be watered less often, so it’s advised to allow them to dry out a bit between waterings. Come spring, when the plants will be in active growth, a self-watering bulb could be useful for keeping the soil moist. African violets are quite susceptible to rot, however, so if your home is particularly humid, you may not want to use the bulb.
1. Yes, the pot should have a drainage hole in the bottom to allow excess water to drain away, helping to prevent root rot.
2. If the flowers themselves are brown and droopy, the flowers have already started to die, which is entirely natural. Snip off the dead flowers and care for the plants according to the advice above; they should eventually bloom again.
3. During winter, houseplants should generally be watered less often, so it’s advised to allow them to dry out a bit between waterings. Come spring, when the plants will be in active growth, a self-watering bulb could be useful for keeping the soil moist. African violets are quite susceptible to rot, however, so if your home is particularly humid, you may not want to use the bulb.