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By: Barb Osredker

Barb Osredker — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:39:05 +0000

How much water should be given to AVs at each watering ?

By: Terrisabeth

Terrisabeth — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 02:01:17 +0000

I am the proud Mother of 8 AV. I started my journey after my husband brought me one for Mothers’ Day. I put it under two grow lights…a year later, it won a purple ribbon at our fair. I am hooked. I found 7 AF on sale at Walmart and scooped them up….they were in self watering plastic containers. However, once a week, right after watering, I remove them for several days until I feel it is time for them to have a drink. Yes!!! talking to them helps. They are my daughters and they know it. I think the Carbon Dioxide for your breath helps too. :)))

By: Ann Mcilwaine

Ann Mcilwaine — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:29:15 +0000

My AV have long skinny things growing from them, what are these things. Thanks

By: Colleen Martin-Fabius

Colleen Martin-Fabius — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:10:05 +0000

In reply to Kathy Tidwell. It sounds like overwatering with resultant rot.

By: Colleen Martin-Fabius

Colleen Martin-Fabius — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:08:39 +0000

In reply to Phyllis R. Fretwell. It sounds like a lack of nitrogen in you fertilizer. Try a recommended half strength fish emulsion with the watering. If that's the cause it should start to green up, especially new growth. Sometimes too much sun will bleach the leaves as well.

By: Kathy Tidwell

Kathy Tidwell — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 02:18:03 +0000

My beautiful AVs are all dying in the center. What should I do? They were growing and flowering then I noticed all the centers were dying.

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 21:13:25 +0000

The outer edges of the leaves are turning brown, what may be causing this?

By: Stephanie F

Stephanie F — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 04:14:01 +0000

Why is it essential to repot the African Violet? I ask this because my husband has an electric green thumb – he really is great with plants, and his African Violets that he has had for decades completely thrive in the same pot. I am curious what the benefits/drawbacks are? (I have a brown thumb, obviously.) What he does is add new soil throughout the year sporadically as he feels necessary. He says they grow used to their home and the way the soil is and doesn’t want to disrupt them.
Reading up on them seems like this wouldn’t be the case so I am thoroughly confused. Any thoughts appreciated!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 18:37:54 +0000

A lot of great advice here, I am expecting an African violet from a customer of mine. Just trying to get some hints, it will live in the office and everyone will see it. I don’t want to kill it.

By: Phyllis R. Fretwell

Phyllis R. Fretwell — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 12:33:43 +0000

What causes some of the leaves to get almost white, still blooming and otherwise
look healthy.