You may be able to take off a healthy leaf or two to start a new plant, but the old plant may not live if the center crown has started to rot. How often should I repot my African violet? Repot in fresh soil every year or two at most. Do not necessarily use a larger pot each time you repot. What should be done with an African violet has developed a thick stem below the bottom leaves? This is usually called a neck. It can be taken care of by setting the plant deeper into the soil when you repot.
Use the proper size pot, not one that is too large or too deep. If the soil and roots are hard and compacted, and cannot be loosened, then a portion of the bottom of the root mass can be sliced off with a knife.
Repot so that the lower layer of healthy green leaves rests on the soil line at the top of the pot. While, we are no longer able to respond to questions about African violets that are not covered within this article, you may find the answer you are seeking in the comment section below. I am the proud Mother of 8 AV. I put it under two grow lights…a year later, it won a purple ribbon at our fair. I am hooked. I found 7 AF on sale at Walmart and scooped them up…. However, once a week, right after watering, I remove them for several days until I feel it is time for them to have a drink.
They are my daughters and they know it. I think the Carbon Dioxide for your breath helps too. My beautiful AVs are all dying in the center. What should I do? They were growing and flowering then I noticed all the centers were dying. Why is it essential to repot the African Violet? I ask this because my husband has an electric green thumb — he really is great with plants, and his African Violets that he has had for decades completely thrive in the same pot.
I have a brown thumb, obviously. What he does is add new soil throughout the year sporadically as he feels necessary. Any thoughts appreciated!
A lot of great advice here, I am expecting an African violet from a customer of mine. Just trying to get some hints, it will live in the office and everyone will see it. What causes some of the leaves to get almost white, still blooming and otherwise look healthy. It sounds like a lack of nitrogen in you fertilizer. Try a recommended half strength fish emulsion with the watering. Sometimes too much sun will bleach the leaves as well. I know nothing about AV and I had one that bloomed all the time.
But I let my friend transplanted it and I believe I watered it to death or the soil was not the kind it needed. Never knew it needed to dry out. I have a baby that my ill mother-in-law left and I am trying to keep it alive. It is very tiny. Now I see that is wrong. I have gotten a few tips from reading all the replies. I wanted to tell everyone who has never done it that you CAN start a new plant from a healthy leaf!
It measured about a foot across. But try as I might I had it all but killed off in 10 mos! I selected 8 of the healthiest leaves, cut their stems at a 45 degree angle, dusted the cut end with the powder and inserted them in the special soil. At first I was even terrified to cut the 8 leaves off, but I got brave and did because the plant was surely doomed the way it was going. I am getting ready to put each one into an African Violet potting soil now.
I am thrilled I may get to save this old plant after all!! An astonishing 47 yrs!? Pray tell, how do you do it? Can you please tell us in a nut shell what your best advice is for growing such long living plants? Just purchased an African Violet with bloom resembling a Lady Slipper, tangerine in color. Was told by the merchant it is a new variety, but I did not get its name. I have a dish garden that has a African violet in it and I need to transplant the violet.
It is 1yr old and the other plants are getting larger and it is hard to water and not over water the violet. How do handle the African violet and not touch the leaves? I have been told if you touch the leaves they will die. Be sure to follow label directions of the fertilizer you choose; more is never better when it comes to fertilizing any plant. Finally, if you have recently repotted your African violet into a larger pot, the pot may be too big.
African violets prefer to be root-bound to bloom well. It is good practice to periodically repot houseplants because the soil should be refreshed periodically. You can often repot the plant into the same pot after cleaning it well, using fresh potting mix. As a rule of thumb, pots should be no larger than one-third the size of the diameter of the plant. Let's Stay Connected. By entering your email, you consent to receive communications from Penn State Extension. View our privacy policy.
Thank you for your submission! Why isn't My African Violet Flowering? Most modern African violets Saintpaulia spp. However, there are a number of cultural issues that discourage them from blooming.
Light Too little light can cause of African violets not to bloom well. Water How you water can be a factor, too. Fertilizer Your fertilization practices can also impact how well African violets bloom. Repotting Finally, if you have recently repotted your African violet into a larger pot, the pot may be too big. Sandy Feather. If you have a salt-water aquarium, you should avoid using it for African Violets. Very dirty aquarium water should also be kept away from your African Violets, as this may do more harm than good to your plants.
It is up to you, which fertilizer to use, but make sure, it is water-soluble and you read the label on how to use it. Also, to avoid the built-up salts in the pot and the soil, you can flush the container every 3 months. Pour the water on the top of the soil, but avoid the leaves. So, you should pour the water under the leaves and continue pouring the water, until this comes out of the draining holes.
Then leave it to drain and you can place the saucer back to its place. Also, clean the crusted salt off of the pot. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Skip to content African Violets are very popular among houseplants because of their velvety-looking leaves and long-lasting blooming season.
Best Fertilizer for African Violets African Violets need a certain percentage of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and trace minerals in their fertilizer. You can find many formulas in commerce that are made especially for African Violets. These are 5 of the best fertilizers for African Violets that I recommend. This fertilizer is organic food that is water-soluble and feeds the plant instantly. However, you should always read the label and follow the directions. Because this fertilizer has a pump, you really cannot go wrong with the dosage.
Miracle-Gro Blooming Houseplant Food can be used weekly. Apply every 14 days for the best results. How and When to Fertilize African Violets? Coffee Grounds are highly acidic and adding this to any soil, that also becomes acidic. You can also water your African Violets with water that contains coffee grounds. Epsom salt is a form of magnesium and sulfur crystal and can be easily dissolved in water.
However, not all plants react well to this mineral. So, what about African Violets? Yes, Epsom salt is a great fertilizer for African Violets. Applied once per month, Epsom salt will make your African Violets thrive and explode in blooms. Then water your African Violets as you do it usually.
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