Comments on: African Violet Care – How to Separate Crowns

By: Sandy

Sandy — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:23:57 +0000

Hi Nada,

Due to its sunlight and temperature requirements, African violet is best suitable to be grown indoor. African violet should be grown in temperature between 60-80 degrees F. If the weather drops lower than 60 degrees or rises higher than 80 degrees, the plant will suffer (ie: the plant may go into shock and begin to wilt). And it is definitely easier to control indoor temperature than outdoor one.

Have fun gathering!

By: nada

nada — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 03:36:11 +0000

hi,
this is the first time for me to get an african violet, I like it alot, but I want to put it outdoor, not in my garden… but in the center of an outdoor table, where there is no direct sunlight, so Is it ok to do this? also I read that it should be kept dry, do you mean if the leaves get wet, they dont live longer? so what if it will rain or windy, should I bring it inside?

Thanks.
P.S: I am new in gardening.

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:31:52 +0000

I do not fertilize my Violet. I don’t have any. So I make do without. I consider myself very successful for still having a beautiful, healthy plant.

But I also do not think that I give it too much light. I have several violets, and it is only one of them that I have this problem. Also, do you really need to keep your violet in a humid place? If so, then I might need to.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:10:26 +0000

Hi Diana, I borrowed a book from the library with photos and names of different types of African violet. I bet there are many books as such available in your local book stores, or online.
When the edges of the leaves have turned brown, your plant may have been burnt due to over-fertilizing. And if all the leaves of your plants are dropping really low, you may have put your African violet in an area too sunny.

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:51:56 +0000

Hi. I just bought a plant, but I was wondering, where can I learn what type of violet I have, and do different types grow different? Also, what does it mean if the edges of my leaves are brown?
I hope you answer soon.

By: Jewel

Jewel — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:44:10 +0000

Okay. Thanks. I am actully just about to begin. I hope that I do it right! But if I accidently snap off a leaf, can I just put it in water to have it sprout roots?

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:40:04 +0000

Hi Jewel,

Do you mean that you can’t wait till the soil is dried up before separating the crowns? It is okay if the soil is slightly moist. But we have to be extra careful when handling the roots. It is easier to damage the roots when the roots and soil are wet.

Hope this help. Happy gardening!

By: Jewel

Jewel — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:24:48 +0000

Hi. I am young and I love growing many African Violets. But I have never had more than one crown before. I have three Violets, two just babies, but one that has four different crowns. They are all getting very big. What do you do if you don’t have the time to slightly dry the soil?

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:19:11 +0000

Hi Debbie,

How big is the bonsai pot? African violet likes to grow in a small pot. For a baby African violet with just a few leaves, a 1.5″ pot will be perfect.

Happy Gardening!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:55:09 +0000

Hi I have never repotted an African Violet and about to try it from your advice I have read on here.
I have been lucky enough to propogate some leaves thta have grown and was wondering if a bonsai pot could be used or are they too shallow?
Many thanks hope to hear from you soon