Do African violets have seeds?

Do African violets have seeds?

While most are started from cuttings, African violets can be grown from seed. Starting an African violet from seed is a little more time consuming than starting cuttings, but you’ll end up with many more plants. Keep reading to learn how to start African violets from seed.

What is special about African violet potting mix?

About African Violet Soil The right potting mix for African violets allows air to reach the roots. Typical houseplant soil is too heavy and restricts airflow because the decomposed peat it contains encourages too much water retention. This type of soil can cause the death of your plant.

How do African violets grow?

How to Grow African Violets

1. Grow plants in bright, indirect light.
2. Plant African violets in African violet pots filled with Miracle-Gro® Indoor Potting Mix.
3. Water and feed with Miracle-Gro® Blooming Houseplant Food.
4. Split the parent plant into smaller plants when your African violet becomes large and crowded.

What is the best potting mix for African violets?

A potting mix using peat moss with vermiculite and perlite works great for African Violets. The ratio should be 50:25:25. The mix contains two cups of peat moss with one cup of vermiculite and one cup of perlite.

Do African violets die of old age?

A Long, Long Life. The life span of an African violet is long — in fact, they can live forever, according to the Bay State African Violet Society. Of course, this doesn’t mean you can plant them and leave them alone.

Why does my African violet has droopy leaves?

There may be a couple of reasons why your plant is wilting. It could be that the plant is too dry and needs water. On the other hand, wilting African violet leaves may also be a sign of overwatering. This can occur when the plant is watered too much, especially if the plant is in a plastic pot.

Do African violets bloom all the time?

Answer: Given the proper care and conditions, African violets can bloom nearly constantly. If your plant is producing new, healthy, leaves, but no blooms, the likely causes are either insufficient light and/or excess crowns or suckeres.