Growing An African Violet from A leaf?
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Carrieanne, YES!!!
In the warmer weather I put the leaf in water, with the stem submerged and you will get one!!! I found it easiest to put foil around the jar so the leaf stays out and keep checking the water periodically.
I love African violets but so does my sweet Mabel so I don't have any for now!!!!!! One day I was on the phone for 6 minutes and when I returned she ate the whole ring of flowers! lol :D:D
It's okay, she's worth it!
In the warmer weather I put the leaf in water, with the stem submerged and you will get one!!! I found it easiest to put foil around the jar so the leaf stays out and keep checking the water periodically.
I love African violets but so does my sweet Mabel so I don't have any for now!!!!!! One day I was on the phone for 6 minutes and when I returned she ate the whole ring of flowers! lol :D:D
It's okay, she's worth it!
#13
My Grannie use to fill new pots with soil, water the soil, using a butter knife, she would make a slit in soil, insert leaf, cover with a ziplock bag til she could see the new plant growing. :D She had a room dedicated to just African Violets. They were gorgeous.
#14
Originally Posted by IdahoSandy
Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
Has anyone here ever grown an African violet from a leaf? My Grandma has an absolutely Beautiful purply- blue one.....would love to borrow a leaf and make a plant? Does it take a long time?!
IdahoSandy
#15
Very easy to do - I've done it several times - but it takes time. Cut off a healthy leaf, dip the stem in a rooting hormone powder and then stick the leaf stem into potting soil. I use a mister to water it for many weeks until I see some new little leaves popping up.
#18
Originally Posted by Connie in CO
YES you can.Stick it in potting mix.At one time i had 250 of the things,now i'm down to one.I use one of those self watering things that you can get at walmart.Connie in CO
#20
CarrieAnne,went to one African Violet show and i was hooked.They have grow lights out,it has a light in it that shows the colors of the blooms.The one violet i have now has green and white leaves.Connie in CO
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