Growing African Violets My Way No Secrets
I am often asked to offer my secrets for success in growing African Violets. I have no secret formulas since the African violet is one of the easiest of all
African Violets
The African violet, or saintpaulia, is some of the most popular house plants. They tolerate the temperature and humidity of the average home.
Several species and types of African Violets creep and trail. They flower in a window, or under fluorescent light.
They grow in moderate warmth and humidity in light, humus-rich soil. Keep the soil moist. Propagate by seeds, leaf and stem cuttings, or division of mature plants.
Most home growers say 300 foot-candles of light are necessary to produce bloom. On mature plants, a 40-watt fluorescent tube 11″ inches from the pot rim is about right.
Revisiting A Hybridizers Bright Future For African Violets
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How To Grow African Violets: A Beginners Guide
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Answer: Is It Possible For Anyone To Grow African Violets?
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Where Did The African Violet Come From? The Discovery
The African violet is, of course, not violet at all, even though it does come from Africa and its more usual deep purple blooms are of violet form and color.
African Violet – The Early Days
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How To Handle New Mail Order Shipped African Violets
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African Violets A Window Garden A Hobby
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Growing African Violets Plants: How To Care For Saintpaulia
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