Can I plant 2 African Violets in this planter? (see photo)
Planter size: 14X5 inch
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dbarron
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoTomer Yaffe
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Comments (2)Pop out each plant gently and see if the roots are crowded. Very likely that they will be. If they are, generally repotting is a good idea. Although now that we are going into the winter and plants slow down their growth, it s not the best time to do that, as they may have a hard time recovering. As a compromise, you can put a root-bound plant into a 5' or 6' pot (no bigger) and simply fill the sides with new potting mix. Then in the spring or summer, you can do a full repot, with teasing and pruning the roots. African violets like special self-watering pots. If you get them into those, they'll be happier. Good luck with your new plants!...See MoreI can grow african violets
Comments (13)Hi Sandra, the simple fact youve grown babies indicates that you can grow avs. The simple fact is avs originated in Tanzania , east Africa. Tanzania is located in east Arica and bordered by water and just below the equator as you are just above the equator. AVs were found growing in these conditions although were shaded by rock or foliage. So these conditions that are hot and humid, must be required , we are always told to create more moisture around our avs so we may similate what the avs really thrive in. Most likely someone who told you that where you lived and couldnt grow avs, lives in an area if they put the avs outside they could not exist even one day. Heres the lowdown: Here is a link that might be useful: african violet origination...See MorePhotos of My African Violets
Comments (18)Suckers take a lot of energy to produce - I've heard of some accounts where suckers grow faster than the actual mother plant. However, this detriment happens over years - I've seen perfectly respectable members of our violet club bring in plants that had suckered over several years. They let them bloom or otherwise look pretty, despite being "neglected" until they finally cut apart the plant when it started deteriorating. At some point it is less of removing a sucker as it is dividing two heads. But to be honest, I don't see a problem enjoying your plant as it is until you feel a need to revive it. When the blooms stop, and you'd otherwise be doing maintenance anyway, divide it up then. Though it is good that you're aware of the difference between suckers and trailers now. I guess the rule of thumb is that if you got it as a noid from like the grocery store or somesuch, it is a very very slim chance that it's a trailer. And if you'd gotten a named plant, a description would have told you about its trailing nature - plus many of them have indicative words in the name, like "Trail" or "Rambling." Your plants still seem healthy to me, so your methods must be doing something good. :o) Sara...See MoreAfrican Violet suckers-Prone African Violets?
Comments (21)Hi Judy, From Lyndon Lyon's, or LLG, I get consistently large plants, often in bloom, in 2 1/2 in square pots in a good potting mix that does not have to be changed for at least six months. They come with plastic stakes that have the plant name printed on them so I can move them when I repot. The plants grow rapidly and do not sucker. The company has excellent customer service and ships promptly. For me, it is worth it to pay slightly more to get consistently larger, premium quality plants. For all the trouble of ordering live plant material across country, I want to get the best I can for my money. They have good quality control and accurately label the plants. They are my first choice. I only go elsewhere if there is something I want that they don't carry. They also keep their web catalogue updated, so if they are out of stock, they won't list the item. So, no surprises and no substitutions. They usually have enough of a particular type to choose from. For example, they will offer five different reds or five different whites or more. Their own hybrids are exceptional, vigorous and strong. I primarily raise Lyon 's own hybrids. They also have a wide selection of many other hybridizers. They are a large enough company to be able to introduce new hybridizers. They first opened up the Russian market and offer a wide range. They seem to pick the best choices of other hybridizers, so if they offer a plant , I feel it has been preselected for good performance. If something is new in the plant world, chances are they developed it. They are consistent in what they offer, it is usually possible to find the same plant year after year, plus new ones. I like to be a loyal customer and give them my business. They have been at this for sixty years, I appreciate they are still in this business. I feel they are excellent, so why not do business with them? When I place an order with them, I already know what to expect, so I can safely order a dozen. But they will accept an order of any size. When I want to try out a new grower, I place a small order. Usually, about four. Joanne This post was edited by fortyseven on Tue, Aug 12, 14 at 10:56...See Moredbarron
6 years ago
dviolet1
6 years agoTomer Yaffe
6 years agoThanks dviolet1,
So would you plant one or two violets in a container like
this? (14X5 inch)I have 8 containers like that on the wall, and the light is
coming from the right side only.
dviolet1
6 years agodviolet1
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoTomer Yaffe
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6 years agoGary Lewis
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aegis1000
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoAlmost all plants need light (more than is typically found in the indoor setting) ... because plants use light to fuel their life processes.
Finding plants which can do well with little/indoor light will be a struggle.
There are a few that I know of, ... but these are/will grow larger than what you are looking for. These are Cast Iron plant, Pothos, etc.)
Another idea is to supply artificial light to the planters ... perhaps from the non-lighted side.
This can be done via LED bulbs in a common lamp fixture, like what's shown below ...
Adequately placed fluorescent and/or LED light can substitute for direct sunlight for indoor plants.
With this additional light, ... you could grow your herbs, and whatever other small indoor plants you would like. And you could make a viable place for smaller (mini, semi-mini) African Violets.
Such a lighting scheme would also serve to highlight the arrangement into the night hours ...
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Rosie1949
6 years agodviolet1
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoWell doing the math, a 5" wide planter leaves a 2 1/2" radius from center of plant to the back wall, not enough room for a standard or large mini whose radius from center might grow to be 3 to 6".
Like Tomer, I have a less than ideal area for AV plants along a narrow wall with moderate-to-low light. I found a narrow rack that has just enough room for a full size standard. I only use it to temporarily shelf some plants when they're in bloom. During that time they make do with grow lights.
Now will consider adding that Ikea 3 light fixture that aegis showed for supplemental lighting. The lights are nicely spaced apart and I think you can position all on the same side towards the rack.
Could someone tell me what kind of LED bulbs would be used in that lamp fixture with regards to colors such as a warm or daylight bulb?
Here's a pic of the narrow rack I found with the lights I'm using now.
aegis1000
6 years agodviolet1
6 years agoAegis, took a look at that lamp at the store. Very adjustable, very functional. Would definitely serve its purpose. But wow, it's big and very industrial looking. Nice design on this one though wondering how adjustable it is:
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