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Re: African Violets - What now?

Over watering AF can be problem so place rock in the bottom of the pot
above the saucer height then build a rock wall with soil in the center all
around the center root ball. This root ball surrounded by rock can not be
over watered. I found that the Violets enjoyed setting in water all the
time. Fertilize 1/8 recommended strength with each watering and leach
often. The hairy leaves of violets get very dirty so spray with kitchen
soap and wash in the shower. Allow to air dry away from direct sun. A good
place to grow is a sunny window behind sheer curtains.  Enjoy.

At 03:46 PM 11/26/97 -0800, Alex Teller wrote:
>Hi Marianne,
>At this point in time, I would plant my African Violets in African Violet
soil
>(bought at the gardening venter or nursery) and then I water them
regularly but
>sparingly  AND I give them a lot of fertilizer just like prescribed by the
>African Violet books.  I use Schulz for African Violets about 12-15 drops for
>each 1/2 gallon of water.  Good Luck!
>Alex
>
>Marianne Lepa wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> About three weeks ago I took four African Violet leaf cuttings. After two
>> weeks in water they each sprouted a good set of roots at the base of the
>> cutting. About 10 days ago I potted them into a soilless medium and they
>> are wicked into a continual water supply.
>>
>> Can anyone tell me what is going to happen next? When can I expect to see
>> more growth?
>>
>> Should I be giving them any fertilizer at this time or wait until I see new
>> growth?
>>
>> I still have them located in a bright but out of direct sun location but I
>> don't have them in plastic. Should I move them into more direct light now
>> or wait?
>>
>> Thanks for any information,
>> Marianne
>
>
>
>

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