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Feeding the plant with too much fertilizer is the cause of 'fertilizer burn' in African violets [Saintpauliaspp].
The visual clues to 'fertilizer burn' are found in the young leaves in the center of the crown. The leaves bunch together. Their hairs look brown-tipped, from the fertilizer salts crystallizing on the hairs of the leaves.
The gardener's responsibility is as follows:
1. Leave the damage as is. African violets are fragile. So the leaves must be allowed to grow out before the damage is removed.
2. Flush the soil with warm water, to remove excess fertilizer.
3. Wash the center crown with warm water, and dry with a very soft tissue.
4. Follow your watering schedule, but with room temperature water, so as to discourage the development of root rot.
5. Don't fertilize for four [4] to six [6] weeks.
6. Be very conservative and sparing with fertilizer until the damage is gone.
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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.
How should you fertilize African violets?
African violets need constant fertilizing each time you water them. Good fertilizer's are Jack's, Optimara, Miracle Go. Follow the directions on the label. Usually about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon per gallon of water or acording to size your mixing. This will give you nice foliage and beautiful flowers. Don't forget to flush out soil with plain water once a month to rinse out old fertilizer salts. I forgot to mention; violets also like fish imulsion as a change of pace once in awhile.
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)
What time of year do African violets usually grow most?
African violets can be grown all year round in the house using flourescent lights or a North window.
How much fertilizer you need in a year for African violets?
This is dependent on how many African Violet plants you are growing and their stage of growth. African violets should be fertilized during their flowering period. Mine flower in the late fall through to spring. After they stop flowering, I continue to water them once a week, but leave out the fertilizer. Growing 4 plants in my home, I have used one 10 ounce bottle of African Violet fertilizer in one year's time.
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 temperature should you grow African violets?
African violets thrive inside with temperatures between 68 and 85 but can survive hotter temps if there is a fan blowing or air conditioning, please note: they cannot survive direct sun they will burn up.
Are African violets autotrophic or heterotrophic?
African Violets are plants and make their own food, so they are autotrophs.
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.
How should you fertilize African violets?
African violets need constant fertilizing each time you water them. Good fertilizer's are Jack's, Optimara, Miracle Go. Follow the directions on the label. Usually about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon per gallon of water or acording to size your mixing. This will give you nice foliage and beautiful flowers. Don't forget to flush out soil with plain water once a month to rinse out old fertilizer salts. I forgot to mention; violets also like fish imulsion as a change of pace once in awhile.
Can people eat African violets?
no
Who named the African violets?
no-one
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.
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)
