Miniature african violet drooping badly
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Comments (2)On your plant, you should expect new leaves to form only at new nodes, which are the point where the leaf is attached to the stem. If a leaf dies or is mechanically removed, a branch will normally appear from just above the leaf bundle scar (where the leaf was attached to the stem). This new branch will continue to grow new leaves until it is terminated (growing tip removed), or until the plant receives a chemical message that growing leaves in a particular special position is no longer in the best interest of the plant. One example of 'no longer in the best interest' would be if the branch has become shaded by growth originating higher on the plant. In short: leaves will grow off the stem. If you remove a leaf, it sets the stage for a branch to grow just above (distal to) where the leaf occurred. If you terminate the branch by removing the growing tip (apical meristem), a change in hormonal balance occurs and branching will be stimulated behind the pruning cut. How far back along the stem the influence takes effect depends on a number of factors - where the plant is in its growth cycle, light conditions, how much reserve energy the plant has, how robustly it is/isn't growing at the time of pruning, others .... So, as long as your plant remains viable, it can be rescued from its plight & made into something appealing to the eye. Al...See MoreViolets growing weird
Comments (21)Lisa, My growing room is in my basement. Usually the temps do not go below about 65 degrees at night in the winter. Until this winter. I could not keep the temps above around 53 degrees (at night) for most of January and February. The effect of this colder than ideal temperature is that violets will slow down in both growth and blooming. If the temps continue at this temp eventually the plant will go into decline and eventually die. After you have rehabbed your violets, cooler temperatures may affect the growth but the first thing you need to address is your pot size and soil issues. Velleta, Thanks for the kind words!!! I would love to see a picture of your entire plant room. I have only seen bits and pieces but it looks awesome! And, you didn't ask but-I would remove the larger leaves from the violet in the last picture. I think their productive days are over but the pot size is just fine even if you do remove them. How are your new violets doing? Linda...See MoreClosed terrariums
Comments (28)The trouble with trying to put cacti or succulents in a totally enclosed space is that they require sun to flourish, and that will build up too much heat. If you leave the terrarium open, you really are just using it as a glass pot, and none of the closed terrarium rules apply. Mr. Breeze: At the Brooklyn Botanic Garden they had quite an extensive collection of lithops growing on waist-high benches covered with what looked like small marble or limestone chunks. The benches were enclosed in wire fencing because people kept stealing the lithops. They had to make the screens finer and finer because people would even steal them thru the screen. In any event, the succulent books I have say to grow them in full sun (or slightly shaded if under glass) in a wide pan or large pot (with other succulents if desired). They do not do well in a small pot. In spring they need a very fine overhead misting daily, with slightly less in summer. Cool and dry in winter. Diana...See MoreRed African Violets
Comments (44)I began gardening about 8 years ago, starting with annuals, rose bushes, expanding to Gailardias, Daylilies, Hydrangeas and Coneflowers.. I'm not quite there but my garden is almost established. I thought I had an edge having the net, which I did, but I never expected it would take 8 years to get to the place I wanted to be. My grandfather without any electronic resources and a far larger garden and upkeep fared better than I ever will. He's what sparked my interest and I marvel especially being in his 70's what he mastered. I don't have that green thumb and as much stamina as I have, I can never accomplish what he did. It's challenging, it's a hobby I thought I'd 'never' explore but I found it to be very rewarding. In the winter months we allow for extra spending but I couldn't think of anything but getting more African violets and chocolate :) I began AV's last spring, I think. The winter months were always daunting and I quickly realized that African Violets can give me joy all year round. My husband also tolerates my hobby and surprisingly helped me in the garden last year. Only he needs to understand that the leaves on roses shouldn't be saturated during watering and you don't just dig a hole and plant.. Hopefully he'll forgive my criticism and give me a helping hand next year. I actually think he sort of likes it ;) Thanks for the help, happy holidays!...See Moreaegis1000
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