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I was wondering the same thing since houseplants generally don't have an environmental effect.
I also checked why the fertilizers specific to Saintpaulias might be banned. I suspected it might be the nitrogen and phosphate content since the plants require high phosphorus fertilizers, and that appears to be the case with most of the banned fertilizers. There are at least 2 African Violet fertilizers that are specifically mentioned being permitted or "compliant" with the rules for both controlled periods of the year, so I don't think that the OP has to give them up for indoor plants.
Note that compost and compost products of all types and brands (includes homemade) are also compliant, including "teas" which would be the best way to feed the plants if they are being grown outdoors. MiracleGro for African Violets and Schultz Africa Violet Plus are both listed as compliant for indoor plants only.
I seem to remember my grandmother feeding her violets with vinegar. One teaspoon white vinegar to a quart of water. You might try it on a single plant first and see what happens.
My mom absolutely loved African violets. She had so many and the babies
she was able to make were incredible!
They were her favorite plant.
She had them all lined up on the big front window sill.
She used to save egg shells in a big glass jar filled with water.
She kept a lid on it, and would water them with that water all the time.
I never did that, and all my African violets would die.
Just something to think about trying, if you saw her violets you would
be impressed.
Can you find Miracle Grow African Violet soil? It has the fertilizer already in the soil. Plus I bet you could order AV food online. This is an old post is this still an issue?
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