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Are water violets submergent plants?
It is possible but they don't grow well in the water, this is because violets need soil for their nutrients so they will grow beautiful and strong. Violet roots needaeration that they receive from growing in African violet soil. I did try growing some in water a few times but they were spindly. It's possible there are other varieties or types that grow in water.
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.
Is it possible to root an African Violet leaf in water?
Yes, if you place a couple of leaves with stem of about two inches in a glass of water it will root. But if you leave it there to grow for a long time it won't be very strong. The leaf will grow much nicer if you plant them in some African violet soil less mix and place them in a zip lock bagy for six to eight weeks.
Why does a violet put its roots in the soil?
African violets like brown peat moss, vermiculite, perlite to grow it's roots in because violet roots like and need air pockets around their roots so the roots won't rot.
Can you use African violet soil for other plants?
No, you may not use soil in which you grow an African violet [Saintpaulia spp] for growing other plants. But yes, you may use African violet-type soil for growing other plants. It's going to be a restricted, less familiar range of plants. Specifically, African violets need a soil whose pH is in the upper limits of neutral and lower limits of alkaline, in the range of 6.6 - 7.0. Most plants that are familiar to gardeners inside the house and out prefer the lower limits of neutral and the upper limits of acidic, in the range of 5.5 - 6.0 - 6.5.
Can you grow marijuana directly in the ground with no soil or nutrients?
haha, unfortunatly, no, what r u gonna grow it in? Cement?
Does a African violet reproduce by its leaves?
yes break a leaf off and put it in good planting soil
Do African violets grow in acid soil?
Yes, African violets like acid soil, some people mix coffee grounds in around the soil to keep it acidic.
What flower grows better on potting soil a sun flower or a violet?
Violets grow better than sunflowers
Can you plant Marijuana seed in potting soil and just grow them like regular plants?
Yes, if the seed is viable.
What is the white powdery stuff on soil of African violet plants?
This is a type of a fungus that developes on the soil because it's moist all the time. Scrape it off or leave it, it won't hurt anything.
What is the best soil to use for growing marijuana?
what is the best soil to use when growing marijuana? a good black loam soil
