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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 8, 2015
    A.

    Here is a link to refresh you on the care.

    Filtered light, well draining soil and proper fertilizer are important.

    Use a fertilizer that is specially formulated for African Violets, this will help encourage blossoms as to much Nitrogen will cause lots of leaves and no flowers.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/african-violet-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 31, 2015
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    Your African Violet has become leggy and is growing out of the pot.
    This can happen if the plant is trying to move to the light or just the age of the plant.
    If the plant is limp it may be from over or under watering.

    You can repot the plant or even use the leaves to propagate new plants. This is a great way to save an old plant.

    Here are some links for you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/african-violet-care.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/tips-for-easy-african-violet-propagation.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/yellow-african-violet-leaves.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 6, 2015
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    African Violets are picky about their water. Use distilled water or allow the water to sit out on the counter for 48 hours.
    Trim away the stems from the spent flowers.
    Give the Violets plenty of filtered light and turn the plants occasionally to give even light to the plants.

    Here is a link with more growing information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/african-violet-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 24, 2015
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    After 12 years in the same pot the plant is likely quite root bound and has become leggy looking for light and nutrition.
    You can start with repotting the plant and dividing the Violet if needed.
    Here are some links to refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/african-violet-care.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/tips-for-easy-african-violet-propagation.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 6, 2016
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    This article will help refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/african-violet-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 21, 2015
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    Watering from the bottom of the plant is the best method. Make sure the entire soil is wet, then allow the pot to drain.
    Water again when the soil surface is dry.
    If the soil seems soggy, you can carefully lift the plant from it's pot and check the roots. Healthy roots are white, if they are brown and dark; the plant may be suffering root rot.
    You can trim away any dead roots and repot the plant in fresh potting soil.
    Also check the underside of leaves for any pests that may be hiding.
    You can wash the leaves to remove any aphids or scale insects.

    Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/african-violet-care.htm

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