Re: African Violets - What now?

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• Date: Thu, 27 Nov 1997 13:34:50 -0800
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I am sorry Dawn, but I must make a correction here.  African Violets are tropical
plants.  They don't know winter in their constitution.  We put them in the house
when the weather cools or keep them in the house year-round to simulate a
year-round climate with temperatures above 70 deg F.  They want fertilizer
year-round because they grow year-round and are heavy feeders.  It's OK not to
believe in fertilizer in winter, as you say, but that does not apply to tropical
plants.  I have been growing African Violets for 25 years now and they love the
fertilizer in winter ( because they don't realize it is winter outside).

Alex

Dawndoll2@aol.com wrote:

> <<
>  Can anyone tell me what is going to happen next? When can I expect to see
>  more growth?
>
>  I have rooted leaves of african violet, and all I can say is patience...just
> when u think nothing is going to happen up pop leaves.
>
>  Should I be giving them any fertilizer at this time or wait until I see new
>  growth?
>
> my recomendation is no fertilizer. I am no expert, but it is winter now and I
> don't believe in fertilizing in the winter.
> hope this helps
>
> Dawn
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