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African violets can be grown all year round in the house using flourescent lights or a North window.
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Is organic potting soil detrimental to African Violets?
The type of soil one uses to grow African violets is one, if not the most important factor in growing African violets successfully. I had an African violet business for years called Rainbowviolets but not anymore. I used Sunshine soil which is the highest quality peat moss. I have given a link to their site in the related links.
Do African violets have any predators?
No, African violets are not endangered, many hobbyists grow them and show them. However, most of the African violets grown by hobbyists are hybrids. On another hand, some subspecies of the Saintpaulia species (the African violets as they were discovered in the nature) are endangered.
How do you rid African violets of mealy bugs?
You never totally rid African Violets of mealy bugs. For bad infestation take plant out of pot trim most of roots off rinse off and, replant in a clean pot. Go to garden center get soil mealy but pesticide.
What are the steps to grow African Violets?
No, African violets thrive better indoors because of possibilities of insect infestation and they are sensitive to extreme weather changes. There are some outdoors violets but these are not African violets. They produce small purple blossoms, these are wild violets.
How many hours of light does an African violet need?
African violets are originally from Africa where it is very tropical. Therefore, they need constant moisture but not sitting directly in water all the time or they may rot. Don't let your violet every become bone dry, water again when plant starts to become a little dry on top of the soil. Provide a soil less mix for your African violet plant which would consist of brown (not black) peat moss, vermiculite, white perlite, mix these ingredients equal parts example; one cup of peat moss or African violet mix, one cup vermiculite, one cup perlite. Also, your plant will benefit from 1 Tablespoon of Dolomite Lime per gallon of mix. Mix all together and plant your plant. This will provide your plant with good drainage. Also, don't forget to provide a good fertilizer in the water each time you water. Some good brands are Optimara, Jacks, Miracle Gro. Follow the directions on the bottle. Enough to keep it moist, not soaking wet. As soon as the top of the soil begins to dry out (not bone dry) water again with a weak solution of fertilizer everytime you water. African violets like to be moist most of the time but not soaking wet. Water them completely then let them dry out for a couple of days. Please view the related link below. Give enough water to keep violets moist (not soaking wet) all the time.
Is organic potting soil detrimental to African Violets?
The type of soil one uses to grow African violets is one, if not the most important factor in growing African violets successfully. I had an African violet business for years called Rainbowviolets but not anymore. I used Sunshine soil which is the highest quality peat moss. I have given a link to their site in the related links.
Do African violets have any predators?
No, African violets are not endangered, many hobbyists grow them and show them. However, most of the African violets grown by hobbyists are hybrids. On another hand, some subspecies of the Saintpaulia species (the African violets as they were discovered in the nature) are endangered.
How do you rid African violets of mealy bugs?
You never totally rid African Violets of mealy bugs. For bad infestation take plant out of pot trim most of roots off rinse off and, replant in a clean pot. Go to garden center get soil mealy but pesticide.
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What are some common pests that African violets get?
Some common pests that invade African violets are; soil mealie bugs are the most common and troublesome, thrips, gnats, and mites, other problems would be botritis, fungus rot, powdery mildew. You can cut down on pests by spraying them with Neem oil once a month, found in a hardware store, also is a good leaf shiner and nourishes the foliage.
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Are violets common?
There are many different types of violets. The most common is the 'Blue Violet'. You can use Blue Violet in salads although the taste is very bland!
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African Flowers, Corpse flower and Sun Flowers are very difficult to grow as they can't be watered on the leaves.
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Many African families still rely on subsistence agriculture for their livelihood, but there is a shift towards diversifying income sources through off-farm employment, small businesses, and other income-generating activities. This shift is influenced by factors such as urbanization, market opportunities, and access to education and technology.
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What are the steps to grow African Violets?
No, African violets thrive better indoors because of possibilities of insect infestation and they are sensitive to extreme weather changes. There are some outdoors violets but these are not African violets. They produce small purple blossoms, these are wild violets.
