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Artificial lighting is excellent. Use shop lights from hardware store, the inexpensive type. Purchase the fixture 48in long. Use bulbs, one cool and one warm type. Place six to eight inches above plants, this can be accomplished by attaching fixtures under a shelf. They do make the adjustable wire types from a hardware store. Also, rubbermade types. Leave lights on 8 to 10 hours a day. Consider these will give off some heat.
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What do you do if your African violets get sun burned?
No, direct sunshine on your African violet will cause the leaves to have burned spots on them. This should be avoided. Place violets in good bright indirect light such as a North window or artificial lighting such as flourescrnt bulbs.
What is the scientific name for African violets?
The scientific name for African violets is Saintpaulia.
Should you wash African violet leaves?
African violets benefit from having their leaves rinsed off with tepid water or the same fertilizer/water mixture, when I water my African violets they get a total shower every time I water them (the fertilizer helps the leaves stay green and helps prevent powdery mildew. Make sure you blot off the excess water on the leaves and from the crown area to avoid water marks and to prevent crown rot. Also, if you are using artificial lighting to grow your African violets make sure you leave the lights off until leaves and especially the centers are dry.
What is the amount of sunlight needed to grow African violets?
African violets do not like direct sunlight because the leaves will be burned and unsightly spots will appear. They do need good light from the north or east window. They require 8 to 10 hours a day to bloom well. You can also grow violets using flourescent lighting. Give enough water to keep violets moist (not soaking wet) all the time.
Can African violets cause an allergic reaction?
Yes, African violets emit pollen which can trigger an allergy.
Do African violets have flowers?
Yes, indeed they do. African violets have beautiful flowers, they grow in many colors.
Are African violets autotrophic or heterotrophic?
African Violets are plants and make their own food, so they are autotrophs.
Can people eat African violets?
no
Who named the African violets?
no-one
What flowers will thrive in fluorescent lighting?
African violets,begonias,bouganvilleas, jasmine,marigold. you can visit the following link for more information on growing plants indoors http://sirilasgarden.blogspot.com/
African violets are male or female flowers?
African violets are male and female flowers. They have pistils (the female part) and stamen (the male part)
Is growing African violets a good hobby?
Growing African violets for a hobby is a lot of fun. You can even join the African violet association www.avsa join a club near you and start showing your African violets, it's very rewarding. Also, this is a wonderful hobby for children.
