Requirements for success with African violets
The article discusses light, humidity, and temperature for Saintpaulia cultivation. It advises assessing light by a four inch hand shadow, avoiding full sun, diffusing glare from reflective surfaces, maintaining 60 to 70 percent humidity as a compromise, and using rooms with good air circulation to prevent mildew. It notes humidity and air flow challenges in home environments, and gives watering rules: soak thoroughly and let the surface dry before rewatering, with larger plants needing more water.