HOW DOES MY AFRICAN VIOLET GROW?Douglas, RenaAfrican Violet Magazine
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...
often plants need room to spread their roots. It’s just the opposite with your African Violet plant. Select a pot about the diameter of the foliage. The plants are more likely to bloom if it is slightly rootbound. Repot them every four to six months with fresh African Violet soil mix....
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...
You'll know you've given your plant too much water if its leaves start to droop. Light Kalanchoe needs bright, indirect sunlight when grown indoors and at least 8 hours of direct sunlight outdoors. For it to bloom, it requires a period of six weeks with 14 hours of darkness. Around...
How Often Should You Change African Violet Potting Mix? If you have just acquired a new African Violet plant, I would recommend you re-pot it into your own fresh soil, to avoid any contamination from the original soil into your growing area. ...
If the temperature in your home fluctuates drastically, it will stress the plant. Keep your flame violet farther from windows and doors in the winter. They need less light and water during winter and will survive a few months with less sunlight. Just make sure to compensate with some ...
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Be careful to prune the stem to just above the highest healthy node below the lowest wilted bloom. Dry, brown stems can be trimmed to the soil. Potting and Repotting Your orchid will likely need to be repotted every one to three years depending on its growth rate and environment—but...
Caring for plants is one of the most rewardingnatural stress relieversavailable. The process of nurturing flowers, fruits, or houseplants from mere seeds to full bloom is truly remarkable. Houseplants are particularly appealing because they don’t require a garden; they can enliven any indoor space...