6 Tips for African Violet Success
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I guessed You said food. Guessing is not a good tool for us to learn. So, How to feed the food and how often? I never had it before to feed the food.
Temperature? How. Air conditioning the house during the Summer or too warm outside. How? Suggestions?
Please let me know. Thanks.
Date: 2022-07-16
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rebron
I inherited an African violet from a coworker. I believe it has been around for years, but it remains to be only about 7-8 inches in diameter. The leaves are a dark green, not bright like yours. And there is a lot of stem underneath where leaves have faded. It lives on my desk at work (fluorescent lighting all day + a grow light 1-2 days a week. It has been sending out 2 flower spikes (for lack of the proper term) at a time when it blooms, and I get about 6 blooms on each. It also grows new leaves from the center. Because it is growing and blooming, I feel like it is relatively happy. But because it is remaining the same size and looks nothing like yours, I am afraid I could be doing better. Any advice?
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I inherited an African violet from a coworker. I believe it has been around for years, but it remains to be only about 7-8 inches in diameter. The leaves are a dark green, not bright like yours. And there is a lot of stem underneath where leaves have faded. It lives on my desk at work (fluorescent lighting all day + a grow light 1-2 days a week. It has been sending out 2 flower spikes (for lack of the proper term) at a time when it blooms, and I get about 6 blooms on each. It also grows new leaves from the center. Because it is growing and blooming, I feel like it is relatively happy. But because it is remaining the same size and looks nothing like yours, I am afraid I could be doing better. Any advice?
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Stephanie
So I had a gorgeous african violet but unfortunately my dog got up and knocked it down. broke the container, violet landed upside down and broke flowers and leaves.
I replanted it and cut back the broken bits. But it's really not doing well. The remaining flowers and leaves are dying.
Is this poor fellow done or can I cut it back completely and will it regrow? Thanks for any assistance.
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So I had a gorgeous african violet but unfortunately my dog got up and knocked it down. broke the container, violet landed upside down and broke flowers and leaves.
I replanted it and cut back the broken bits. But it's really not doing well. The remaining flowers and leaves are dying.
Is this poor fellow done or can I cut it back completely and will it regrow? Thanks for any assistance.
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GrownToCook
My grandmother used to always grow these - I have just past by somebody's house this week with African Violets on the window sill and I thought I should get some, sort of in my grandmother's memory. So thank you for these great tips! Though I do not think I can get a specific African Violets potting soil here in the Netherlands: -(
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My grandmother used to always grow these - I have just past by somebody's house this week with African Violets on the window sill and I thought I should get some, sort of in my grandmother's memory. So thank you for these great tips! Though I do not think I can get a specific African Violets potting soil here in the Netherlands: -(
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Annette
Unfortunately I don't have the best growing conditions. I live in a Unit townhouse. I have the patio door in the living. It's cold in here all winter since it's electric heat and very hot in the summer without a/c. None of my Violets have died but they are slow growing. I just do the best I can for them.
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Unfortunately I don't have the best growing conditions. I live in a Unit townhouse. I have the patio door in the living. It's cold in here all winter since it's electric heat and very hot in the summer without a/c. None of my Violets have died but they are slow growing. I just do the best I can for them.
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Mikkel
I've never had a plant of any kind. Someone got me an AV for my birthday. The first time I saw the leaves and flowers reach up in response to the sun, it was like they were praising God, and I vowed that I had to keep it alive and thriving. Thank you for the video because I was struggling to do so.
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I've never had a plant of any kind. Someone got me an AV for my birthday. The first time I saw the leaves and flowers reach up in response to the sun, it was like they were praising God, and I vowed that I had to keep it alive and thriving. Thank you for the video because I was struggling to do so.
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Carolyn
Thank you for this video. Maybe you could answer a question for me. My violet has been in the same pot for years and seems to be very happy. It blooms often. I know it's pretty root bound though. Should I move it up to a larger pot? If so, is there a particular time of year that's better?
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Thank you for this video. Maybe you could answer a question for me. My violet has been in the same pot for years and seems to be very happy. It blooms often. I know it's pretty root bound though. Should I move it up to a larger pot? If so, is there a particular time of year that's better?
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KC
I wish in the first 30 seconds (when talking about a good VS bad root system) that you would have inserted a picture of what is good VS bad root system. Sorry first timer here with violets! And first timer with house plants/ANY plants in general! Thanks for making this video! SUBBED!
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I wish in the first 30 seconds (when talking about a good VS bad root system) that you would have inserted a picture of what is good VS bad root system. Sorry first timer here with violets! And first timer with house plants/ANY plants in general! Thanks for making this video! SUBBED!
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Mosaic
The African Violets I have on a shelf in my bathroom are massive and full of blooms. They get great light (but not direct) from the bathroom window, and some of the humidity from the shower. It's a great place to grow them if it is possible to do so. :)
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The African Violets I have on a shelf in my bathroom are massive and full of blooms. They get great light (but not direct) from the bathroom window, and some of the humidity from the shower. It's a great place to grow them if it is possible to do so. :)
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handmade
My kids just knocked over my 6 year old violet yesterday. I lost almost half of the leaves and a good chunk out of my pot (a triangle size 2x2 approx. What should I do? Repot? Leave it? This baby is trying to put up 6 clusters of blooms
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My kids just knocked over my 6 year old violet yesterday. I lost almost half of the leaves and a good chunk out of my pot (a triangle size 2x2 approx. What should I do? Repot? Leave it? This baby is trying to put up 6 clusters of blooms
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