African Violet
African Violets are perfect indoor plants. For a start, they're quite small, so they can fit into the tiniest apartments.
The name ‘cast iron’ gives you an indication of just how tough this plant is. Cast iron plant, Aspidistra elatior , creates a lush and tropical feel in warm climate gardens however is also ideally suited for growing indoors. It’s particularly good for dim rooms as it tolerates low levels of light, and beginner and time-poor gardeners will also enjoy growing cast iron plants, as they’ll still look lovely and leafy with minimal maintenance.
Remove any yellow or dead leaves by cutting their stems off at the base
The long leaves can accumulate dust, so give them a gentle wipe to keep them clean. To help the potting mix and root zone stay moist, cast iron plants can be gently and briefly immersed into a tub of water every month.
Dust the leaves regularly by gently dusting them with a small brush or feather duster. Dust can clog up the pores of the leaves and make it difficult for the leaves to function.
Lightly prune in winter.
African Violets are perfect indoor plants. For a start, they're quite small, so they can fit into the tiniest apartments.
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