Cultural guidelines for commercial production of african violets saintpaulia ionantha 3 plants that receive too much light will be generally stunted, producing brittle leaves, shortened petioles and bleached foliage. Though they can be grown outside, african violets are. Use for growing all african violets in pots, planters, wall hangers or other containers. I made a short video showing how its done and there is a stepbystep tutorial below as well. African violets history many plants grown indoors flower continuously including begonias and african violets. Cultural guidelines for commercial production of african. In general, african violets need just enough water to keep the soil moist, but. This quality makes it an ideal system for in vitro regeneration experiments.
Ive given detailed instructions on assembling it, but dont let the length put you off. The violet symbolizes loyalty, devotion, and faithfulness. The florida connection janfeb march 2001 volume 24, number 1 water in general, african violets need just enough water to keep the soil moist, but never soggy. Basic care for african violets african violets by jean marie ross. African violets are among the easiest of all houseplants to grow and are probably the easiest flowering houseplant to care for. Only members in good standing with the cincinnati african violet society and the african violet society of dayton may enter, except section i, classes 1, 2 and 3, which.
Violets violathough unrelated to african violetsare one of the february birth flowers, so a potted african violet can make a bright gift for a february birthday. Natural light african violets want bright, indirect light, an east or north facing window is ideal. Tips for african violet care when you learn how to grow african violets, you can add several to indoor spaces for bright and cheerful blooms when the outdoor landscape is mostly brown and bare. Today, affiliated clubs of the african violet society can be found in all major cities as well as many towns across the country. Secrets to blooming success african violet society of. Turn the plant every few hours so that sun will reach it from every angle. Prevention is the best method for dealing with them. May 06, 2019 growing african violets from leaves or cuttings is a simple propagation method for new plants.
It is important to remember that african violets need at least eight hours of darkness, each day, in order to bloom. Keep them away from drafty windows or areas in which they could get chilled at night. Sep 30, 2008 little minis and chimera are two types of african violets. Glendas house of violets, 829 old highway 20, unit b. The construction of my knitcrochet version is also very simple. African violets are the most popular of the continuously flowering houseplants. Unless the violet has outgrown its container, reuse the old pot. With regular soil changes, violets last for decades. Select a middleaged leaf with about threequarter to one inch of petiole leaf stem and insert directly into a two inch pot of african violet mix or the potting soilperlite combination. Little minis and chimera are two types of african violets. They are easy to care for, they bloom all year long. Pdf african violets back to the basics download full pdf.
Panonex african violet soil is a light, porous, odorless rowing medium which allows for free circulation of air and proper retention of water around roots. This enhances aeration while keeping the soil moist, but not soggy. You can tell by how the violet fits inside the pot. Pdf morphogenesis and developmental biology of african violet. If african violets are not rotated in this manner, they will begin to bend towards the light and grow larger on the side closest to the window. Temperature african violets prefer temperatures between 6575 degrees. Glendas house of violets, 829 old highway 20, unit b, mcdade. The book was reissued a number of times with the last revised edition issued in 1979. Growing african violets african violets can provide beauty and enjoyment to your indoor gardening. For almost all plants, it is simply a phototropic response which allows a plant to get optimal sunlight.
I have information to share with african violet hobbyists and growers. What are the different shapes of african violet flowers. Growing african violets from leaves or cuttings is a simple propagation method for new plants. An african violet book that is indepth enough to help you keep your indoor plants in top shape. African violets have come a long way from their native home in the coastal woods of east africa. When you find african violet pests attacking your favorite potted plants, you need to take appropriate action. Many violet growers prefer to water from the bottom rather than the top of the pot. Learn how to identify little minis and chimera african violets in this free gardening video about caring for african violets. With literally thousands of named varieties to choose from and new hybrid varieties being introduced each year, the connoisseur of african violets can have billions of blossoms year round. Perfect for anyone new to violets and handy for those whove grown for years. How to grow saintpaulias that bloom 365 days a year indoor flower gardening book finally. For the new grower, i have growing tips and directions. You can put it together faster than it took to write up the instructions.
All about african violets one of the worlds favorite. African violets are delightful houseplants and will brighten up any room with their purple, pink, or white colors. Read on for information on managing african violet insects, including tips for african violet aphid control. Weve received a few requests for information on violet parts, terms and types, so we created this short reference booklet. Your african violet should receive at least 8 hours of sunlight per day. All about african violets came about as a direct result of my starting over. The only transgenic african violet plants generated to date with horticulturally. These pests can be light green, dark green, brown or black. They have the kind of charm that can cheer up your day. You have probably seen this done in water but you can also root them directly in potting mix.
Download information to help you grow and show beautiful flowers. Blue light is necessary for photosynthesis to occur and, thus, is vital for the development of green leaves and the production of plant carbohydrates. The best potting soil for african violets actually contains little or no dirt at all, specialty blends are very light and porous. African violets originally come from tanzania, in east africa. African violets adjust well to the warm temperatures and dry air of homes. The old farmers almanac garden planner makes planning a garden easy. Fill the pot with good quality potting mix, specifically formulated for african violets. The following information will provide a few tips to help you get off to a good start with raising them successfully. There are some disease organisms and insects that will attack african violets. Jan 12, 2014 in 1984 20,000 african violet seeds were sent into orbit aboard the us space shuttle. The optimara maxiwell is the original selfwatering device for 4inch optimara violets.
The tropical african violet is one of the most popular houseplants in the world. Artificial light many violet enthusiasts agree that african violets bloom more profusely under grow lights. African violets come in an amazing variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Their column for beginners explained the basic elements of growing violets in an entertaining and straightforward way that anyone could understand. Unless light is extremely low, plants may grow well but will flower poorly or not at all. Compact mixes can easily crush the roots of african violets. On tuesday, june 5, 2012, the night before i left for the 2012 avsa national convention and after a perfect storm of mishaps, i found myself starting over with african violets. The african violet saintpaulia species is a popular house. Although african violets saintpaulia ionantha hail from africa, lots of people in the united states grow them as indoor plants. Excess light, even for a short duration, can actually burn. Avoid drafy areas and sudden temperature changes, which will inhibit blooming. African violets isu extension store iowa state university. Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate.
African violets about the african violets one of the most popular flowering houseplants because they are easy to grow, tolerate average indoor conditions, and can flower throughout the year, and are people and pet friendly. One of the most popular flowering houseplants because they are easy to grow, tolerate average indoor conditions, and can flower throughout the year, and are people and pet friendly. Department of agriculture usda prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin. For more information on obtaining other ufifas extension publications, contact your countys. Excess light, even for a short duration, can actually burn both flowers and leaves.
They are easy care and beautiful, blooming most of the year, but that doesnt make them free of aphids or other pests. In such instances, supplemental artificial light is helpful in promoting flowering. They soon mastered the skills for growing the plant and eventually wrote for the african violet magazine, the official publication of the african violet society of america, inc. If youre interested in learning how to care for african violets, keep reading our easy to follow gardening guide below. If you have an african violet with aphids, you may not even notice the bugs until you notice honeydew, the sweet substance secreted by the bugs. All about african violets all about african violets is a bimonthly video podcast about one of the worlds most popular blooming houseplants. African violet plants do have a few quirks, but learning about them and the proper care of african violets can make growing the plants less intimidating. From the dustjacketwritten expressly for the amateur gardeners who want to know how to cultivate africanviolets successfully, this book offers a simple comprehensive study of all the problems likely to be encountered in raising these popular house plants. African violets saintpaulia are brightlycolored perennial flowering plants native to tanzania, kenya and neighboring areas of east africa. All about african violets allaboutafricanviolets on. If you would like to grow them, or if you are new in growing them, you will most definitely use these tips to help you in the process. Watering when watering african violets make sure to use tepid water. Ants love honeydew, so aphids on african violets may lead to ants on african violets too. This ebook contains actual growing techniques along with photos, ideas, and tips.
African violets are small houseplants that produce clusters of white, blue, or purple flowers over fuzzy leaves. To increase humidity, place pebbles in a shallow tray of water and place near or under the violet. African violets bloom best when they are root bound. May 04, 2020 at a minimum, repot african violets once a year. And more so, your love for the most popular indoor plant in the world the african violet. Basic care for african violets african violet society.
Ill post a link to the pdf itself in the next few days quick update whoops. Gesneriaceae is a popular ornamental pot plant that is easy to culture ex vitro and in vitro relative to other herbaceous ornamentals. If your plants are overgrown and have too many leaves, see. Jul 03, 2018 for the perfect lighting, place your african violet flowers about 3 feet from a southfacing or westfacing window. How to grow african violets from leaf cuttings empress.
Pdf african violets back to the basics download full. Dont sow an entire seed pod all about african violets episode 3. Unlike other houseplants, african violets look more like something youd plant outdoors, but these beautiful flowers tolerate the indoors just as well. Very few other plants in the world can live in our homes and bloom almost all the time with minimum care. There are thousands of different varieties with 1 wide, single to doubled flowers in colors varying from classic purple. Choose a spot indoors that is well lit, but away from direct sunlight, like a windowsill behind a sheer curtain or on a coffee table. There are different african violet flower shapes, these include single, semidouble, double, frilled, fluted, star, wasp and cup. May 12, 2012 african violets are very simply constructed plants and lend themselves well to a fabric or yarny interpretation. African violets are one of the most beautiful plants. When the cutting becomes rooted, watering with a weak fertilizer solution will promote faster development of new plantlets. May 04, 2015 all about african violets pople backyardfarm. African violets are really not violets at all but members of the larger gesneriad family, which includes gloxinias sinningia speciosa and the lipstick plants.
How to grow african violets from leaf cuttings empress of dirt. African violets need at least 5096 humidity to bloom. Pdf you can grow african violets download full pdf. If the plant looks crowded with leaves and roots spilling out from the pot, then switch to the next largest size pot available. This works well, but it does nt leach salts that can accumulate in the soil. African violets are the worlds most popular houseplant. If water does get on the leaves, gently wipe it off with a cloth. An introductory guide to the wild world of african violets. Too much water will leave your african violets susceptible to root rot and crown rot. Red light is essential for african violets to bloom. To download a poster in pdf format showing all active 4 varieties, click here.
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