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How do African violets reproduce?
Pull of a leaf from an adult plant and put it on good soil.
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.
Where do violets grow in the US?
Sweet violets are different from African violets. Sweet violets grow well outside in warm and humid weather. They grow in California as my Mother In Law grows them in her front yard. She used to live in Kansas and she brought some with her when she moved to California.
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.
Do violets taste like grapes because they're purple?
African violets do not taste like grapes. I don't think they would be good for us to eat, although they are not poisonous unless you ate an abundance of them.
What do you do if your African violets get sun burned?
No, direct sunshine on your African violet will cause the leaves to have burned spots on them. This should be avoided. Place violets in good bright indirect light such as a North window or artificial lighting such as flourescrnt bulbs.
What are the violet leaves good for?
African violet leaves are good for growing more violets. Cut a leaf along with one inch of stem, poke the stem down into the soil. Within four weeks you will notice the leaf has grown roots because the leaf will stand up straighter. In six weeks you will notice small plantlets starting to emerge.
What kind of terrestrial environment does an African violet need?
African violets need to grow well:Humidity of about 50 to 60 per centFan blowing 24/7 for good air circulation - to prevent powdery mildew on leavesRoom temperatures of about 65 to 85 degrees - violets are very particularNo, open windows - prevent pests like; mites, aphids etc.
What seasons do African violets bloom?
This depends on the variety, amount of light, fertilizer, and the plant it receives. Some African violet plants bloom every month and hold their blooms for long periods of time before it whithers and dies which is refered to as a sticktite blossom. Other varieties only bloom two times a year.
What is the negative control if the transition from vegetative to inflorescence meristem of African violets would be affected at temperatures higher or lower than the normal temperature Temp at 22?
African violets will not do well at all in temperatures below about 60 and won't do well if grown outside without shelter and warmth. They will turn brown and die. Grow them in temps between 60 and 90 degrees with good ventilation.
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.
What are tiny purple pansies called?
Violets good luck
