Debbie's African Violets. ~~African Violet Odds 'n' Ends~~ Keeping Track of Your African Violets Plant Record Sheet Use one sheet for each plant in a three-ring binder in alphabetical order. There are spaces for the name of the African Violet, AVSA Reg. #, hybridizer, description, when you got the plant, who gave it to you or where you bought it. Click on the link below to download the file. Click here to download plant record sheet 4" x 6" Plant Record Card This is a smaller version of the plant record sheet that fits on a 4x6 index card. Click here to download plant record card Prevention and Treatment Algae -- Physan 20 prevents algae in individual and community wicking reservoirs. Powdery Mildew -- Appears as a white powder on the leaves and sometimes on the blossoms. Fung-Away is the best treatment for powdery mildew. How To Make A Cheap Leaf Support Ring (click on the thumbnails to see larger images) ~Use clear airline tubing to cover the edge of pots for plants that hang over the edge.
Welcome to Violetplanter.com! Grow Pots | 420 Grow Systems. LJ Accents Self Watering African Violet Pots & Planters. My African Violet Tool Box You are welcome to borrow anything you might find useful. Wicks Yogurt cups, cottage cheese containers, etc., make excellent reservoirs for wick watering. Simply make two holes of different sizes in the lid--one for inserting the wick and the other for adding water as needed. Because the fumes from burning holes with a soldering gun can be harmful, I use appropriately sized (diameter) brass tubes available in most craft, hobby, and hardware stores to "punch" holes.
To make a punch, cut the tubing into six-inch pieces with a hacksaw and then bevel the outer edge of one end of the the tubing with a file and then twist the file handle in the end of the tube to remove the burr that is created by the filing. Place the container lid on a piece of wood that has a sparse grain pattern such as white pine. Yes, I know that I just said that the fumes from melting plastic can be harmful; yet I use a soldering gun to cut my nylon wicks. I use an inexpensive 1 1/2 inch synthetic bristled paint brush to clean potting material off leaves when I repot. Bay State African Violet Society. By Susan Gimblet Welcome to Basic Essentials. This column is the first in a series designed to help each of us, as growers, maximize the essential elements for producing beautiful African violets.
Whether we are growing a violet just for our own enjoyment or planning to 'Grow to Show', taking a look at the individual components is always a good idea. We have all probably heard laments about how difficult it is to grow African violets; "it won't bloom," "my violets always die," "I watered too much/too little," and so forth. In reality, African violets are very adaptable to most environments, which have made them one of the most popular house plants. Having said all that, there are several basic essentials that are needed to produce a beautiful African violet, but there are variables based on individual conditions. Let's start with a discussion of potting mixes, pots and potting techniques. Potting Mix There are many different brands of soilless mix and many different recipes. Plant Care Instructions for African Violets. Repotting African Violets 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. This process of repotting an African Violet into a larger pot is called potting up, and if you know what you are doing, it is very easy to do and takes very little time. One of the most commonly used methods of potting up is called mold potting.
While the method is very simple, it also minimizes the potential of shock caused by repotting. Your first step is to select an appropriate pot and a good potting soil (see below). After you have done this, take your new pot and put enough potting soil at the bottom to compensate for the difference in height. In preparation for repotting, some growers suggest watering your African Violet. Repotting African Violets The two most common errors made with violets at repotting time are. Repotting African Violets The two most common errors made with violets at repotting time are: (1) full grown plants are not repotted often enough, and (2) when plants are repotted they are planted into pots much too large for them. If you buy a starter plant grow it in the pot it comes in until its diameter (leaf span) reaches approximately 9", then pot it on to a 3" pot (or tub).
Grow it in the 3" pot until it has grown to approximately 12" across, and then move it on into a 4" pot. If you plan to grow it by wick watering the violet will need a new wick at each repot. Notice that at each stage of growth the violet is growing in a pot that is one-third the diameter of the plant leaf span. Violets are shallow rooted plants compared to other house plants and don’t need, and in fact, don’t do as well, when grown in large pots. To decide what size pot a violet should be growing in measure the diameter of the plant. Go to the section on Miniatures Return to the Home Page. Growing%20African%20Violets. Nurture Seedlings on a Tiered Growing Stand. Seed starting, plugged in Light and warmth, in the proper measure, are the two attributes provided by the electrical equipment on my seed-starting rack.
Admittedly, it is a tangle of cords, but the components and their connections are actually quite straightforward. I use basic, hardware-store-variety, fluorescent shop-light fixtures on this rack, one on each shelf. All three lights plug into a gang outlet screwed to the side of the rack, which is then plugged into an inexpensive timer (photo, above). In the lights, I use one wide-spectrum bulb with one ordinary, cool white bulb. For heat, I use inexpensive heating cables (available through many garden-supply catalogs), which I staple carefully and tape (with electrical tape) to plywood.
African Violets Provide Winter Time Color « persnicketyprimitives. Violets in My Sunroom The winter of 2010/2011 has brought us the most snow that we have seen in years and it’s still January! Sometimes we get a little touch of cabin fever and we need some color in our lives with all of that white covering the ground. I’ve found that my African Violets provide much needed color in my home. They are actually easy to grow and give back so much for a little effort. Although African violets do like evely moist soil, letting the soil become waterlogged is certain death for them.
Don’t use soft water. Over-fertilizing your African violet can result in as much harm as over-watering your plant. Try several varities of these colorful plants in your window and delight in the joy they bring. Like this: Like Loading... T's Flowers--Make your own lighted floral plant stand. Bluebird Greenhouse: The premier source for African Violets Orchids and growing supplies. Optimara African Violet Water Wells. Searching for old African Violet pots - African Violets Forum.
African Violets — Yes You Can Grow Them | Keep it simple–Go slowly–enjoy your plants. Lighted Plant Stand - Build Your Own. A few days before you want to assemble your stand, give the wooden shelves two coats of paint on each side and edge. Measure the height of the ceiling where you want to put your plant stand and decide the distance apart you want your shelves. (Leave at least 6-in. headroom clearance.) I start with detailed instructions, but after you get the hang of it the diagram will show you what goes where. 1.
Cut your PVC. We cut ours as follows: 8 4 ft. 4 in. pieces for long shelf supports4 18-in. side pieces to go on the top and bottom 8 4 in. connectors for the legs and top corners 12 uprights. 2. 3. 4. 5. Continue construction using the diagram as your guide to which pieces go where. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Some experts say you should use a warm-white fluorescent light with each cool-white to promote bloom, but I've found that flowers bloom just fine with the cool-white fluorescent bulbs provided with the shop lights. With no woodworking skill and few tools, you can build your own lighted plant stand. Sup11web. Growing African Violets My Way.
Summary: “African Violets My Way” comes from the personal growing experiences of Evelyn Pelt… a long time grower of the wonderful house plants. This is one way I have gained so much knowledge in learning how to grow all types of plants… enjoy. In the most enjoyable place in my house, my home office-plant room, the windows are filled with African-violets. They are arranged in a decorative manner and are on view all the time.
My way is to have African-violets right in front of me most of the time. Though it is only 11 by 13 feet and has a northeast exposure, my plant room has the look of a little greenhouse and serves almost the same purpose. I sympathize with plant collectors who grow a tremendous number of varieties, which they place in every available window and later, as a last resort, take to the downstairs game room, where their hobby need know no bounds. Last winter I set up new window gardens in a room decorated particularly for my African-violets. Wick Fed Pots. Pots & Planters - Self-watering African Violet planters, hand-painted. Purchase on-line.
African Violet Supplies and African Violet Growing Supplies. African Violets UPAVS - Phyllis King Tips & Hints. Vendors — African Violet Society of America, Inc. Welcome to the vendor's page. This portion of the website is dedicated to helping you find a commercial vendor. View the AVSA Commercial Activites Newsletter A password is required to open the file. Contact Lynn Lombard for access to the newsletter if you do not have a password.
Some commercials offer special benefits to new AVSA members. Please contact those participating commercials directly for details about their offer. Would you like to see your ad in the African Violet Magazine? Advertisers do not need to be a member of AVSA, but the product or service advertised must be plant-related to qualify for placement. For information, contact: Cindi Nofziger, Advertising Manager or phone: (541) 926-8116. Vendor: Beverly's Violets Address: 6311 Debarr Rd Ste Q City: Anchorage Zip: 99504-1777 Phone: (907) 338-4510 Fax: (907) 338-5758 Email Address: violets@alaska.com Products offered: African Violet Leaves, Plants, Supplies, Accessories, Gifts, Ivory, Brass, Copperware Baskets, etc Contact: Sonja Holm. The Violet Showcase 3147 South Broadway Englewood.
Violet Patch. Hybridizing. Macro of the stamen & pistils amazing photo by "Photo by Jeff on Flickr" link to see all his African violet photos on Flickr. List of known genetic traits in African violets Reprinted with the permission of Dr. Jeff Smith Parts of the African Violet. Garden State African Violet Club 61st Annual Show & Sale in *** AV Talk*** Forum. African Violets for Sale. Fancy Bloomers, African Violets. 3 inch Pots : Fancy Bloomers, African Violets. The EarthTainer™/ InnTainer™ Garden Pots.