I have an african violet that doesnt bloom?
I have a healthy african violet plant that just wont bloom. The leaves are nice and green and it has plenty of light and but doesnt have direct sun. Im not exactly sure what i should do to try and get some flowers out of it. It got it to grow a couple of flowers once before but haven't gotten any on it now for a very long time.
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Maybe this will be helpful:
African Violets prefer 10-14 hours of light per day. "Window" light often isn't enough to force blooms. Putting the plant close under a fluorescent light for a few weeks almost always triggers African violets back into a bloom cycle. If the plant looks healthy, is in the right size pot (a little crowded), gets lots of light and still doesn't bloom, try adding a fertilizer that is higher in phosphorus. Sometimes the plants simply rest for a few months, usually in winter, before starting another bloom cycle.
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What is the best way to take care of an African Violet?
How often should I water it, how much, where should I keep (by the sun all the time, or only half the day) Just please give me any info on the best way to take care of it the best and keep it healthy and growing? And alos I need to clip it or something? I keep it in my house if that helps its not in a garden or anything...
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I love African Violets, and have many in my house. To answer your question on how long to leave your violet in the sun, it depends how hot of a climate you live in. I live in Oregon and I leave them in the sun all day, even in the summer. They can get burnt and wilt from the sun if it gets too hot, so take that into consideration. They have special african violet pots that allow the water to drain and soak through slowly. They are very prone to rot if they are over watered. They don't need ...(Answered by Pyrette) |
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