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Gardening column: Common issues with African violets and how to correct them
Limp, wilted plants. This can be caused by overwatering, poor drainage or root rot. Violets prefer evenly moist but not soggy ...
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How to Grow and Care for African Violets
African violets are one of the world's most popular houseplants and for good reason. These compact, low-growing plants flower several times a year. They are available in a multitude of leaf forms ...
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How to propagate African violets – to grow more of these vibrant flowers indoors
found growing low to the ground in rainforests. There are many varieties of African violets that offer a whole range of ...
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How to Get African Violets to Bloom: 8 Simple Tips for Tons of Flowers
The most common reason African violets stop flowering is inadequate lighting. While these plants can develop sunscald if they’re kept in bright sun, they grow and flower best when provided with ...
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From the Ground Up: Getting the dirt on African violets
Last week I fielded a question from a reader who was looking for tips on how to get African violets to bloom. Being inexperienced with growing these fuzzy-leaved beauties myself, I went digging ...
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Gardening column: Common issues with African violets and how to correct them
Without regular fertilizer, plants will not have the necessary nutrients to grow and flower; and too much fertilizer can lead to foliage issues. Use fertilizers formulated for African violets ...
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From the Ground Up: Getting the dirt on African violets
African violets are apparently also picky when it comes to soil and growers are advised to buy potting soil specially formulated for African violets. Not only that, but you should also treat ...