African Violet 'Abe Lincoln'

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How to grow African Violet 'Abe Lincoln'

  • Dappled Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Abe Lincoln is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Ideally plant in potting mix, sandy and loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.1 and 6.5 as Abe Lincoln likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Abe Lincoln from seed

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 22°C / 72°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Abe Lincoln

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Abe Lincoln is a tender plant.

Harvesting Abe Lincoln

African Violet Abe Lincoln Etymology

Hybridized by H. Rhoades; Year of Registration or Introduction: 10/25/1967