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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.
What is the amount of sunlight and water for growing 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. Give enough water to keep violets moist (not soaking wet) all the time.
Why do the leaves and stem of African violets hang over the edge of pot?
Your plant may be too dry and needs watering or the plant is diseased with soil mealie bugs, or suffering from being too wet continuously.
Where can African violets grow?
African Violets need a lot of attention. They are particular about their environment and handling. Being indoor plants, they thrive on a constant temperature, not too hot nor too cold. They need bright, indirect sunlight in order to grow and produce flowers. Direct sunlight will burn their delicate leaves. For watering, they should be watered from a bottom tray, never from the top of the pot. Especially don't get the leaves wet as this will cause molds and kill them. Watering should be done once a week, from the tray, and more frequent during the warmer summer months. If they begin to wilt, water them and they should revive, but don't let them go too long without water.A water-soluble fertilizer can be used during the flowering months. My African Violets bloom late summer through early spring. Pruning of the plants help them to grow. Brown and dead leaves, as well as spent flowers, should be clipped with sharp scissors. This will encourage new growth. Occasionally, these violets will fall prey to insect pests, mealy bugs, aphids, spider mites. It is difficult to eradicate them as the leaves of the violets should not get wet with pesticides. If possible, through the infected plant away and start over, or cut a leave and propagate it to begin a new plant. Propagation of a leaf will take 3-4 weeks before roots will begin to grow. At this point it may be planted in the appropriate substrate, one that holds water but has good drainage.
Will indoor hot shot foggers kill house plants?
Most house plants should not be affected by foggers, although plants such as African violets are notoriously sensitive. After using a fogger, always wipe the leaves of your plant with a damp or wet cloth to remove chemical residue. Ideally, protect the plant with something as simple as a raincoat or light plastic sheet.
What is slippier wet leaves or ice when driving?
it is a common misconception to think that wet leaves are slippier then ice, but statistics show that your car is more likely to slide on ice then wet leaves, and more accidents are caused by ice then wet leaves.
Will pumpkins die if their leaves get wet?
Yes, Pumpkins die a most agonizing death when their leaves get wet. No, pumpkins will not die when their leaves get wet as they are living and hydration is needed to sustain them.
Why has the giant taro plant adapted to have such larger leaves?
so it cant get to wet and get to much water
Are wet leaves easier to burn then dry leaves?
no!
What is more slippery ice or wet leaves when driving?
it is a common misconception to believe that wet leaves are more slippery then ice, but statistics show that your car is more likely to slide on ice then wet leaves and more crashes are caused by ice related sliding then wet leaves.
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.
What is the African savannas?
wet lands
