Plants should be shifted to larger pots as they grow, but keeping African violets slightly root-bound can encourage them to bloom. One sign that your violet needs repotting is wilted leaves. The fuzzy leaves have a tendency to collect dust and dirt. Brush them off gently with a small, sof...
What’s great about them is that African Violets kept in the best conditionswill bloom all year round. Their official name isStreptocarpus ionanthus. They are sometimes referred to as the Usambara Violet. Usambara is the name of the mountain range where they were discovered in Tanzania, East...
HOW DOES MY AFRICAN VIOLET GROW? African Violet MagazineDouglas, Rena
Caring for African Violets These plants have few demands but will reward you with almost constant bloom if they are happy. They appreciate a warm house: 65ºF to 75ºF during the day with a 5ºF to 10ºF drop at night.
If the plant refuses to bloom, there are two potential culprits. Either the plantisn’t getting enough light or fertilizer. If your plant has gone an entire year without blooming, it may need more light. Just make sure to keep it out of direct sunlight. Fertilize regularly from spring to...
How Did the 'Wasp' African Violet Varieties Begin? African Violet MagazineMoreno, Tina
African Violet, perlite, coco coir and other potting mixes shown below: Do We Need To Re-pot African Violet Plants? Yes, African Violets should be re-potted in freshsoilevery 6 months and kept in the same size pot. Do not re-pot to alarger pot. ...
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no matter how cold or snowy the past Winter has been, I seem to have snowdrops, winter aconite, crocus, hellebore, daffodils and hyacinth that have set buds and are starting to bloom. This blog post shows the decorations that I’ve put up to celebrate the Easter holiday and to herald ...
Indoor plants are all the rage these days because not only do they boost interior design by bringing the outside in, but they offer a range of health benefits as well. But succulents and pot plants don’t come cheap, so learning how to propagate your own