Like all living things, violets are
wonderfully adaptive
. Give them a chance to grow large, and some will. Refuse them a chance to grow this way, and they learn to grow smaller.
How fast do African violets grow?
Young violet
plants will appear in 8 to 10 weeks
and be ready for transplanting in three months. When potting newly rooted cuttings, it is wise not to add fertilizer.
Do African violets grow big?
African violets are typically classified by size, based on how wide they grow: Miniature
: less than 8 inches across
.
Standard: 8–16 inches across
.
Large: more than 16 inches across
.
How do I get my African violet to grow?
- Grow plants in bright, indirect light.
- Plant African violets in African violet pots filled with Miracle-Gro® Indoor Potting Mix.
- Water and feed with Miracle-Gro® Blooming Houseplant Food.
- Split the parent plant into smaller plants when your African violet becomes large and crowded.
How tall does African violet grow?
4 to 16 inches tall and wide
, depending on the variety. Some miniatures are literally only a few inches tall. African violets are a forever popular plant that delight growers with their diversity of flower colors and shapes.
How long do African violets live?
Repotting these blooms is so important due to their long lifespan. “Remember that African violets have a very long lifespan and have been said
to last up to 50 years
,” says Ryan McEnaney, public relations and communications specialist for Bailey Nurseries.
Should you deadhead African violets?
Deadhead African violets
to encourage more blooms
. African violets make useful flowering houseplants since they can bloom for up to nine months per year. They do need the other three months off as a rest period.
Do African violets like to be crowded?
Violets need to feel crowded to bloom
, but when a plant gets too big for its pot, divide the plant’s separate-looking leaf heads. … Place in potting soil after the roots and leaves become well formed.
How often should African violets be watered?
An important point to remember when bottom watering African Violet plants is to top water
at least once a month
. This way you are flushing out any extra fertilizer salt build up and refreshing the soil/roots from the top too.
Do African violets need a lot of water?
In general, African Violets
need just enough water to keep the soil moist
, but never soggy. Too much waterwill leave your African Violets susceptible to such deadly pathogens as Pythium, Root Rot and Crown Rot.
How big can violet plants get?
Large African violets usually grow to about 8 inches in diameter, but may grow
to 10 to 12 inches
. Semiminiatures are smaller. Expect these plants to grow to about 8 inches in diameter. Miniatures seldom exceed a diameter of 6 inches.
Are African violets poisonous to dogs?
By the way, African violets
are non-toxic to
curious cats, dogs, and horses, according to the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants page.
Are African violets from Africa?
African violet, (genus Saintpaulia), genus of six species of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae
native to higher elevations in tropical eastern Africa
. African violets are common houseplants, especially Saintpaulia ionantha, and can thrive in low light conditions and bloom throughout the year.
What kills African violets?
Use a broadleaf killer that
contains 2,4-D or Dicamba
, and it will selectively kill the violets without damaging the grass. Another great wild violet herbicide is called Drive (quinclorac). Quinclorac is also sold in other lawn weed control products, under differing names.
Can you touch African violet leaves?
There’s no doubt that African violet plants are beautiful. In looking at and caring for them, it’s tempting to touch the fuzzy leaves and colorful flowers. While most plants can take this attention with no adverse results, African violets seem to be sensitive to the touch.
How do I know if my African violet is getting too much light?
Doctor Optimara: Sunlight – Too Much. African Violets need plenty of sunlight, but only indirect sunlight. If Violets get more than this, they
will begin to show signs of scorching on the leaves and flowers
. In some cases, too much sunlight will turn variegated leaf varieties entirely green.
