African Violets and Gesneriads: How Bluebird propigates their AVs, 1 by critterologist

critterologist wrote:
Here is the same salad container with the lid closed. The slight mist of condensation on the inside of the lid tells me the moisture level is just perfect. If there's a ton of condensation with big drops, then the potting mix is too moist and the excess water can lead to rotted leaves. If you don't see any mist on the lid, then the potting mix is getting too dry. For me, the holes in the lid help to regulate the moisture, and I also start with potting mix that's just damp, not sopping wet.