Getting the light right means they can flower for most of the year. How to Care for and nurture your African Violet Water Water is key for African violet care. Ideally water from below using a saucer as this avoids splashing the leaves, which can cause scorching and grey mould. Allow...
The fuzzy leaves have a tendency to collect dust and dirt. Brush them off gently with a small, soft-bristled paintbrush. Blooming issues? Check out our tips on how tomake sure your African violets flower. For more information on African violets, visit the website of theAfrican Violet Society...
Transfer the rooted leaf into a pot once the roots reach around half an inch in length.A great sign that your African Violet is happy is when theystart to produce plantlets. These are baby plants that grow out from the main stem. You can also snip them at the main stem and pot them...
Repotting African violets: Wait until your plant has outgrown its pot, ceased to flower, or develops multiple crowns before repotting. They are shallow rooted plants so they grow best in a pot that isn’t too deep. African violet soil: Use a fast draining African violet soil or make your...
Pruning is typically unnecessary, but if the plant overgrows the space you have given it, simply pinch back stems. Pruning lightly after the plant completes its blooming stage will encourage it to flower again more quickly. Propagation Like most of their relatives, flame violets are easy to pro...
When the African Violet plant is completely root-bound and overgrown its original pot, you can-pot into a larger pot, to provide more breathing room for the roots. African Violet, perlite, coco coir and other potting mixes shown below: ...
How Many Leaves Does an African Violet Produce Each Week?Stork, JoyceAfrican Violet Magazine
Magic Achimenes flower makes a wonderful companion for your African Violet collection. The wide range of colors bring interest and variety, and the plants require exactly the same care as African Violets. In tropical and semi tropical settings, these plants can be used as bedding plants and grou...
And if you're fortunate enough to get a bromeliad to flower – it's called a bract – the "bloom" can last for several months. Pro tips: Bromeliads don't require much watering or fertilizing, and light requirements can range from shade to full sunlight depending on species. Philodendron:...
Check the soil. If you bought your African violet, be aware they are often planted in peat moss instead of high quality potting soil. These flowers need to be in a rich soil to flower. Water your violet from the bottom. Watering from the top inevitably gets water on the leaves, leading...