Repotting a Large African Violet
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neil_peg
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A few questions about African Violets (potting and propagation)..
Comments (19)Update! Four of the babies have been removed from the momma leaf*, who is back in her materinity ward to see if she wants to give up any more. (because I totally need more unidentified plant babies) Three had good roots, one was like a little sucker on another. I don't hold out a whole lot of hope for it but it's in a wee cup, under a dome to see if it will grow roots. Sadly because it's soooooo tiny and rootless, I fully expect it to die. Anyway, I'll try to get pictures later on. ~ I have to (shamefully) admit that two of the babies were removed about a week ago and were probably a little bit too small but I was so impatient with my first attempt! So far they don't appear to be doing much except not dying, and not dying is a good thing....See MoreLarge/Standard African Violets
Comments (9)I don't know of a consolidated list of all large African Violets. However, if you have the First Class 2 program you can search for large ones. There are 2,983 listed there. If you don't have the program, just check out various vendors. Look at the descriptions in the standard categories. Most of the descriptions will indicate if the plant is standard or large. Here are a couple of vendor examples that also have lots of great photos (you'll have to copy and paste the addresses - they aren't links): http://www.lyndonlyon.com/AV%20List%20Standards%20NF.html http://www.bloomlovers.com/ Warning: large means over 16" diameter. Some get much bigger than that! They are gorgeous, but do take up a LOT of space. Good luck on your search. Hope you find some great ones!...See MoreRepotted new african violet and all leaves drooping
Comments (37)If you can show us a photo, it would help. Otherwise, if you suspect over-watering, pull/cut off the faded bloom-stalks ... and let the plant soil dry out. Once the soil is drier, you can add a bit of water just to moisten the soil. (Others here may suggest that you take the plant out of its pot, cut of any limp/brown (i.e. dead) roots, and then repot. They may advise bagging or doming the plant also, but I'll let them speak to that.) If you're fortunate, the plant may revive in a few weeks to a month....See MoreHow to repot African Violets
Comments (1)Why are you using hot water???? Ouch!!!! Use room temperature water only. Try reading some of the older posts. You will get all the knowledge you need! But use plastic not clay. Good Luck!!!!! Rosie...See Moreneil_peg
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