My african violets are not blooming, it has been several months. Am I doing something wrong?
There are a few different reasons that these are not blooming. They require a pretty specific set of conditions to thrive and flower properly. This article will explain proper care, which will promote flowering: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/african-violet-care.htm
I had an african violet shipped. It was a graft from a leaf and very small. The big leaf has turned grey and I cut half of it off. You mention to treat with Captan against brotytis blight, which is what I believe I have. How do I do that since the leaves cannot get wet? Do I soak the soil? Please reply petrafuhrmans@gmial.com. Thanks You can also text to 941-855-0208
I actually recommend wettable sulfur dust. A VERY SMALL amount of it. It is very difficult to treat African Violets once they get an infection, so most of the treatment will have to be preventative.
This article will give you more information on growing these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/african-violet-care.htm
Some of the leaves on my violet plant tend to rot or turn dark brown and wither and die. I have read articles about leaves turning yellow, but not turning black and rotting. I water my plant once a week and fertilize about every other week.
This is definitely a fungal infection. You can dilute peroxide with an equal part water whn you water next, and this will help get rid of the problem. It is a chance that the soil is already suffering from a bad infection that might not be able to be repaired if it is already showing symptoms on the plant, then it can be hard to get rid of at this stage, but peroxide will be your best bet. Here is an article to refresh you on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/african-violet-care.htm
The flowers stick up with approximately one third of the leaves. Then the other two thirds droop over the sides and eventually rot away.
This is completely normal as they age... These actually look really good. If you can get them to flower, then you can be sure that you are giving them the correct care. You can just take these leaves off once they are dead.
This article will refresh you on the care of this plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/african-violet-care.htm
African violet leaves are soft and curling. What is the problem? Sunlight is correct watering is correct.
I will need a photo to be able to see the damage. Most of the time it has something to do with the watering amount or sunlight amount. Could you please describe how you water and how much light that it receives, the temperatures in its area, and the amount of fertilizers that it receives?
How do I stop my AV from having a long stem?
Unfortunately, this is something that happens to the plant with age. There is no way to stop it. It is best to let it continue on, or start over with a new one until it does the same.
I was transporting my African violets like I have done several times without incident (we are snowbirds). However, when I got them back to Indiana I found they were cold and damp and the leaves looked like plants look after a frost. I had drained their pots and tied them loosely in a plastic bag and put them in the back glass of the car. When home I put them in a window, so they have dried out a lot but will probably lose all of their leaves. Are they likely to put out new runners, or dead? I have had violets for years and even propagated them, so this was a big disappointment. Thanks, Lisa
You will need to wait and see. If they were frozen and the roots were frozen; they will freeze more easily if the soil was dry, they will not recover.