Fixing a Neglected Houseplant Arrangement & Rooting African Violets
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Date: 2022-07-16
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Lisa
Now for my comment about my one & only African Violet I have had the poor thing in the same container probably almost 5 yrs it has stayed small understandingly but has such a will to live & blooms, but by golly it has the thickest stem it probably only being no more than 5 inches wide with a stem almost 3/4 of an inch thick, just keep pinching the faded outer leaves off. I am so amazed at what a will to live it has. Besides top watering it. After watching your video 1st thing I'm doing is giving it some pampering with new home & life. Wish me luck.
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Now for my comment about my one & only African Violet I have had the poor thing in the same container probably almost 5 yrs it has stayed small understandingly but has such a will to live & blooms, but by golly it has the thickest stem it probably only being no more than 5 inches wide with a stem almost 3/4 of an inch thick, just keep pinching the faded outer leaves off. I am so amazed at what a will to live it has. Besides top watering it. After watching your video 1st thing I'm doing is giving it some pampering with new home & life. Wish me luck.
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Lisa
So is that just a myth about Orchids? I thought they take very little water verses a thorough watering is bad, I usually just give it a couple tablespoons worth of water, evidently tells you I don't know much about them although I was told not to follow what certain store bought ones say on tag about an ice cube which I never did, heard the chill could actually shock them, whatever I'm doing right or wrong, I have one mini & one large for a few yrs now & rebloom happy about that but never transplanted.
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So is that just a myth about Orchids? I thought they take very little water verses a thorough watering is bad, I usually just give it a couple tablespoons worth of water, evidently tells you I don't know much about them although I was told not to follow what certain store bought ones say on tag about an ice cube which I never did, heard the chill could actually shock them, whatever I'm doing right or wrong, I have one mini & one large for a few yrs now & rebloom happy about that but never transplanted.
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House
I was wondering what Espoma says: isn't it necessary to moisten our bags of potting compost and manure (that is in bags) that lays around in our households that we haven't used yet? Nitrogen evaporates from manure in form of ammoniac very quickly. If I buy manure or any potting compost in Europe, the bags are quite heavy because they are wet. I read if you want to apply manure to a field, you should turn it into the soil quickly because it evaporates. Thanks in advance, Laura!
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I was wondering what Espoma says: isn't it necessary to moisten our bags of potting compost and manure (that is in bags) that lays around in our households that we haven't used yet? Nitrogen evaporates from manure in form of ammoniac very quickly. If I buy manure or any potting compost in Europe, the bags are quite heavy because they are wet. I read if you want to apply manure to a field, you should turn it into the soil quickly because it evaporates. Thanks in advance, Laura!
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cadre500
If you don't have glazed terra cotta saucers, you can use plastic lids from empty large jars such as a peanut butter jar. I find they hold a nice amount of water if you want to water from below and they hold overflow water if you water from above. They come in various colors and sizes. Nice use of something that would otherwise be tossed. I like them so much I use them for all my small pots. I also use leftover plastic salad containers for larger pots.
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If you don't have glazed terra cotta saucers, you can use plastic lids from empty large jars such as a peanut butter jar. I find they hold a nice amount of water if you want to water from below and they hold overflow water if you water from above. They come in various colors and sizes. Nice use of something that would otherwise be tossed. I like them so much I use them for all my small pots. I also use leftover plastic salad containers for larger pots.
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Max
African violets are fine if you get water on the leaves. the spotting comes from cold shock because the water is too cold. If you water with warm water, no spots and clean leaves. They come from Africa, where its hot. 55 degree water is too cold for them. Plus, it does rain on them in their natural environment which doesn't hurt them. otherwise they would not survive. Thanks for the video. I have my own house plants that need attention. ( oh, a mangave)
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African violets are fine if you get water on the leaves. the spotting comes from cold shock because the water is too cold. If you water with warm water, no spots and clean leaves. They come from Africa, where its hot. 55 degree water is too cold for them. Plus, it does rain on them in their natural environment which doesn't hurt them. otherwise they would not survive. Thanks for the video. I have my own house plants that need attention. ( oh, a mangave)
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Nana
I did this with a clear plastic cup and a zip lock bag over the top
And I've only had to water it once every couple of months and I've had it in there for almost a year and it's thriving
It's really small tho
You can also take the leaves of the bottom
As long as there not damaged
And you can propagate them in water
They take a while
But it's fun to watch them grow new itty bitty plants from the ends
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I did this with a clear plastic cup and a zip lock bag over the top
And I've only had to water it once every couple of months and I've had it in there for almost a year and it's thriving
It's really small tho
You can also take the leaves of the bottom
As long as there not damaged
And you can propagate them in water
They take a while
But it's fun to watch them grow new itty bitty plants from the ends
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kklunker
You are so knowledgeable it amazes every video I watch. My mom has a special green thumb like you. And she LOVES her African Violets. They are her absolute favorite flower. I started watching all of your videos on African violets to see what I could learn to maybe come up with a fun Mothers Day surprise. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent. I love your videos! And your house is BEAUTIFUL!
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You are so knowledgeable it amazes every video I watch. My mom has a special green thumb like you. And she LOVES her African Violets. They are her absolute favorite flower. I started watching all of your videos on African violets to see what I could learn to maybe come up with a fun Mothers Day surprise. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent. I love your videos! And your house is BEAUTIFUL!
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Juanita
Hi Laura got a large agave today bottom leaves are damaged. I would
Like to repot it is in 5gal pot can I repot now?
I have watched your repotting should I take out pot bad leaves on the bottom of plant I got some cactus soil. It is about 20inches hi please give me some advice the care, can I repot now and the soil I am 76 love gardening but limited in some ways so please help.
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Hi Laura got a large agave today bottom leaves are damaged. I would
Like to repot it is in 5gal pot can I repot now?
I have watched your repotting should I take out pot bad leaves on the bottom of plant I got some cactus soil. It is about 20inches hi please give me some advice the care, can I repot now and the soil I am 76 love gardening but limited in some ways so please help.
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Flower
You did my plant lovin' heart good sharing this today. I have completely neglected some of my favorite African Violets this past year and they looked the worst they have ever have. Some I have had for 20 years! So knowing that I am not alone is getting so busy that you forget, neglect or run out of time to properly care for them sometimes makes me feel less like a bad plant person.
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You did my plant lovin' heart good sharing this today. I have completely neglected some of my favorite African Violets this past year and they looked the worst they have ever have. Some I have had for 20 years! So knowing that I am not alone is getting so busy that you forget, neglect or run out of time to properly care for them sometimes makes me feel less like a bad plant person.
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