What are the steps to grow African Violets?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

African violets grow as a single crowned and or trailing species. Small plantlet can be grown from a leaf if the leaf is planted in a soil less mixture. African violets are fairly easy to grow. Plants are grown in pots from 2 to 6 inches, depending on their classification; miniature, semiminiature, standard, trailing types.

Answer 3

Propagating and Reproducing more plants

Step 1

Pick an African violet plant to reproduce and wash it in warm water.

Step 2

Allow the plant to dry thoroughly in a warm spot away from direct sunlight.

Step 3

Select a leaf on the plant that is in good condition.

Step 4

Inspect the leaf for insect activity by turning it upside down and looking for dimples, webs and discoloration.

Step 5

Find the best mature leaf from the second or third row, don't use old leaves because they don't have much life left in them. Cut the stem at least 1/2-inch from the base of the leaf with a sharp tool.

Prepare the African violet Leaf

Step 1

Place the leaf on a clean, level surface and slice the top 1/4 to 1/3 of the leaf off with a sharp tool.

Step 2

Inspect the cut to make sure that it is clean, with no ragged sections that could invite disease.

Step 3

Make another cut on the leaf at the stem, this time at about a 45-degree angle to the stem.

Step 4

Inspect the cut to make sure that it, too, is clean.

Step 5

Keep the prepared leaf in a warm moist place out of the light until ready to plant.

Planting

Check the African violet leaf every few days for signs of decay.

Step 2

Add water to the bag or pot when you can no longer smell a strong earthy smell when you open the plastic.

Step 3

Wait four to six weeks before checking the progress of your new plant's roots. If all goes well, you will see very small leaves around the original leaf. When you touch the soil around the new leaves with a toothpick, it will feel firm.

Step 4

Prepare the new African violet by placing it in its permanent location. If you started your plant in a bag, transplant it to a 3-inch pot to which you've added African violet potting mix.

Step 5

Leave a plastic cover on the plant for a week or two until it gets used to its new surroundings.

Answer 4

African Violets have seeds just like many flowers. The seeds are so small they almost look like 1/4 of an Ant.

The seeds need moist and warm conditions. When planted the germination times vary by cross and by cultural conditions, but most seeds will germinate within 9 to 60 days, some may take longer.

The best things about African violets is that they bloom over and over. A real special flower for sure.

Answer 5

It's not in South Africa but in the East African countries of Kenya and Tanzania that African violets [Saintpaulia spp] grow natively. Their first discovery and their first collection date from 1892, along the Tanzanian coast near Tanga. The second set of specimens were discovered at and collected from the higher altitudes of Tanzania's East Usambara Mountains, at 3,000 feet [900 meters]. Other sites from which species have been found and classified include the Teita Hills of Kenya; and, in Tanzania, the Uluguru Mountains, the Nguru Mountains, and Moshi.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

All violet varieties grow at different rates but from the time a new plantlet emerges till it flowers is between 7 to 9 months.

Answer 8

Cut some African violet's leaves and put them in water. The roots wil appear in a few weeks. Then plant them in tiny pots.