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How to Root African Violet Leaves in Water

Growing African violet leaves in waterRooting leaves in water is one of the traditional methods of African violet propagation dating back to the early days of the plants’ popularity in North America. If your grandmother grew African violets from leaf cuttings she probably used this method …

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Water Quality and Ornamental Plants

Tap water inhibits blooming in some plantsIf your house plants have stopped blooming it could be because of chemicals in your tap water. Chemicals such as chlorine and chloramine are routinely added to municipal drinking water throughout the U.S. and have been shown to inhibit blooming in flowering houseplants …

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Wicking African Violet Leaves

Wicking African violet leavesPropagating African violets from leaf cuttings is easy by a method called wicking. Plant them in 100% pure perlite with a nylon wick leading into a water reservoirs. This method is easy to master and results in the least amount of care and maintenance.

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Planting African Violet Leaves

Propagating African violet leavesAfrican violets are easy to propagate from leaf cuttings. Rooting leaves in potting soil, soilless mix or inorganic media such as perlite or vermiculite will produce new plantlets reliably and with very little care and attention.

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Where to Buy African Violet Seeds

African violet seed vendorsAfrican violet seeds are fun to sow and grow, but finding them available for purchase can be difficult. We tell you where to locate and buy African violet seeds as well as other flower and vegetable seeds.

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Gloxinia in Bloom

Gloxinia in bloomWe grow florist gloxinia indoors under lights. They are easy to grow and care for. Here are some of our latest bloomers.

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African Violet Propagation

Propagating African violetsAfrican violet propagation is fun and easy, and the least expensive way to increase your collection. It is also the best way to learn about proper care and culture from the ground up, and provides an excellent teaching project for children.

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