Hi! I have been growing African violets for more than 20 years. Unfortunately, there are (very) many mistakes in the video when dealing with African violets. You use much smaller pots because African violets don't like large ones. I would cut off the older violets at the end of the video, scrape off the remaining stem (about 1-2 inches) and plant in new soil. Then put it in a bag and let it root. It is also advisable to remove leaves until only 3 rows remain. This is how you rejuvenate the plant. Give it a try!
Fun video! Thanks! Two questions: First, percentage of hydrogen peroxide to water? 50/50? 75 water/25 hydrogen peroxide? Second question: I have a baby one from a mother plant that I put in a self watering pot that my son made (3D printed). It has been seriously struggling. Plus, every few weeks (3-4), the pot stinks. I repot (haven't used the worm castings), but a similar mix to yours. It's too wet and breeds bacteria. I want that pot for a friend who's terrible at remembering to water, but now I feel as though I am drowning it! A friend of my son's uses these pots for propagation, so I don't think it's the pot. Ideas?
Hi there. You can use a 50/50 mix, or even a more diluted mix will still work at 70% water and 30% hy peroxide. As to your baby not doing well, the bad smell on soil could be root rot from excessive moisture or if you use fish emulsion products as fertilizer , that too can cause a bad odor. I am not sure of the 3d printed pot design and its water wicking ability ( too much or too little?) . Maybe try changing out the water every month. and consider using a clay pot for your violets . 😀🪴
Hi, they are more resilient than most will lead you to believe. You just have to be careful around leaf bases, try to not push on leaf petiole or they snap and break off.😀 🪴
Hi! I have been growing African violets for more than 20 years. Unfortunately, there are (very) many mistakes in the video when dealing with African violets. You use much smaller pots because African violets don't like large ones. I would cut off the older violets at the end of the video, scrape off the remaining stem (about 1-2 inches) and plant in new soil. Then put it in a bag and let it root. It is also advisable to remove leaves until only 3 rows remain. This is how you rejuvenate the plant. Give it a try!
Thanks for sharing your wisdom.😀🪴
Fun video! Thanks!
Two questions: First, percentage of hydrogen peroxide to water? 50/50? 75 water/25 hydrogen peroxide?
Second question: I have a baby one from a mother plant that I put in a self watering pot that my son made (3D printed). It has been seriously struggling. Plus, every few weeks (3-4), the pot stinks. I repot (haven't used the worm castings), but a similar mix to yours. It's too wet and breeds bacteria. I want that pot for a friend who's terrible at remembering to water, but now I feel as though I am drowning it! A friend of my son's uses these pots for propagation, so I don't think it's the pot. Ideas?
Hi there. You can use a 50/50 mix, or even a more diluted mix will still work at 70% water and 30% hy peroxide. As to your baby not doing well, the bad smell on soil could be root rot from excessive moisture or if you use fish emulsion products as fertilizer , that too can cause a bad odor. I am not sure of the 3d printed pot design and its water wicking ability ( too much or too little?) . Maybe try changing out the water every month. and consider using a clay pot for your violets . 😀🪴
Can I leave my AV in the nursery pot inside a terracotta pot?
Hi, sorry, no I wouldn't. The terra cotta helps wick water away which is great for plant health, and the plastic does not.😀🪴
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Hi, they are more resilient than most will lead you to believe. You just have to be careful around leaf bases, try to not push on leaf petiole or they snap and break off.😀 🪴