Some African violets have leaves that appear quilted, while others look ruffled. Ordinary African violet leaves are a solid shade of green, but there are varieties with eye-catching speckles of white or pink. When provided with the right growing conditions, African violets will bloom almost all year long.
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www.doityourself.com/stry/africanviolets
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Throw in the fact that they are easy to propagate and you have a great indoor blooming plant. Botanically called Saintpaulia ionantha, African Violets are native to East Africa. The first plants had small blue blooms that tended to drop quickly after they opened.
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African Violets should be shaded from the summer sun by placing them on a shaded windowsill, or a table near a filtered sunny window. During the dark days of winter, direct sun will promote blooming. If your; African Violet is not receiving sufficient sunlight, artificial lighting can be used.
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rebecca kolls, epsom salts, african violets: Patti, The middle number affects blooming so a higher middle number would promote more blooming, however if you have been using the Optimara successfully for some time and your violets are blooming well I would not worry about it. ... • African Violets --
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With a little advance planning, African Violets can be grown in almost any home. With proper care, varieties with 1" to 2" flowers of pink, blue, purple, white or bicolor will bloom prolifically. Both single and double flowering varieties have a multitude of flower and leaf characteristics.
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www.violetcollection.com/AfricanVioletFacts.htm
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Soil and Fertilizers: Most garden stores carry a soil mix and fertilizer specifically for African Violets. Use a planter with openings at the bottom to allow good drainage should you overwater them. The fertilizers are higher in Phosphorous to help promote blooming.
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Promoting Optimal Growth and Symmetry ... Third, it is important to remember that African Violets need at least eight hours of darkness, each day, in order to bloom. While African Violets need a sufficient duration of light to produce florigen (flowering hormone), florigen itself does not trigger blooming until it is dark.
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www.optimara.com/africanvioletcare1.html
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Promoting Optimal Growth and Symmetr ... As with other plants, African Violets can fall victim to a number of pests and pathogens. ... While this may sound torturous to many African Violet enthusiasts, it is the secret to rapid growth. Because blooming takes up so much energy, removing buds allows an African Violet to...
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www.optimara.com/africanvioletcare4.html
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African Violet Growing Tips (how to properly care for them) ... African Violets are the favorite blooming houseplant and the easiest to grow. With good bright light and regular feedings, they will be blooming joyfully all year long. Just follow these easy tips and tricks to properly care for your African Violets.
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