How long does it take for African violets to root?

How long does it take for African violets to root?

about 3-4 weeks

How do African violets multiply?

Cut off an African violet leaf with its stalk. Slide the stalk into the rooting mix and a new plant will form at the base of the stalk. Or cut off the far half of an African violet or begonia leaf, stick the cut end of the detached half in the mix, and many new plants will form along the cut edge.

Can you put multiple African violets together?

Answer: Yes and no. So long as the violets are otherwise properly cared for, they can be potted together into the same pot. If you still would like to put three violets together into one pot, we would suggest keeping them in their own individual pots, then placing them into the larger container.

Should I divide my African violet?

The plants often develop multiple crowns, which can be split apart and used to propagate new plants. Division propagation creates mature African violet plants faster than other methods. However, they are susceptible to damage and must be handled with care to ensure success.

Do African violets need to be repotted?

Many successful growers of African Violets recommend repotting with fresh potting soil, twice a year or more. At the very least, an African Violet should be repotted whenever the plant becomes rootbound, i.e., the Violet has outgrown its current pot to the extent that its roots are growing out and around the rootball.

Should you cut dead flowers off African Violet?

You can cut it off or, with some practice, “snap” it off with the flick of the wrist. African violets generally only will bloom once from the same axil so, unlike orchids, for example, there’s no need to leave old bloom stems on the plant. Don’t fee squeamish about removing old or unsightly blooms (or leaves).

What causes limp leaves on African violets?

If your African Violet plant has been over-watered, the soil will retain too much water. The roots absorb so much water, that they can no longer hold onto so much water and eventually rot. This will cause the leaves to turn soft, limp or mushy.