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You may water African violets form either the top or the bottom. When watering from the top, keep water off the leaves and make sure the plant is watered deeply. A small amount of excess water should flow out of the drainage hole. Pour off the excess water.
When watering form the bottom, remove pots from the water dish as soon as the soil surface shows moisture. Leaving the pot standing in water will cause the soil to become saturated, eliminating the air spaces that are essential for healthy root growth.
Occasionally Change from
Top To Bottom Watering
If you normally water from the bottom, occasionally switch to top watering to prevent the accumulation of crusty, white salts on the soil sur
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