B. partitia prefers to dry between waterings and probably wants a bit more light than your violets - you might raise it closer to the lights. I've had them grow and bloom well under lights. Of course, even under lights, plants often react to winter and slow down. This one is easy to rot if kept too wet!

Thanks, Plantaholic; It's in a 4" square pot, aleady taller than my mini AVs, but I may try to find room in front of the window.

Um, what kind of soil do they like? Heavy, light, really light?

Thanks.

Korina

I've got mine in mostly bonsai soil mix (clay pellets, gravel, peat) with additional perlite, i.e. light and quick draining. It's actually still blooming in a north-facing window, but it does get some reflected sun from the building across the street. As long as you don't overwater, this species is nearly indestructible, and seems to be fairly tolerant of light conditions.

Jim

Thanks Jim -- I guess the succulent mix it's in will be just fine for now.

As for light, I have two narrow south-facing windows (tinted) but they're already too crowded; it'll just have to make due with the flourescents for now. Until something in the window dies, anyway. :-)

Korina