Growing organic flowers can help you to feel contented!
I have been growing African violets since the year 1996.
Those days, I was working in a 15°C air-conditioned office environment.
Most of the ladies staff there were having at least one African violet plant on their desks. Because African violet care is simply too easy, as they could grow automatically without much attention.
Those days, I was crowned with a
'Green Fingers' title; and I love to help my colleagues to split the
plants by dividing the crown of roots. Imagine, at least 8 to 10 young
plants can be separated from each plant without adding extra cost. So,
everyone is happy.
When you purchase these
indoor evergreen plants; usually they are in the bloom; in a plastic
growing container of African violet soil.
If the plant is expanded;
obviously the roots will be increased and more rooms are needed; and a
slightly bigger pot will be necessary; for a larger plant. And you can
transfer the plant to a new flower pot any time you wish; with some new
good potting soil.
African violet flowers come in many different colours. Commonly seen are the dark pink, soft pink, purple and white.
African violet flowers love plenty of indirect light supply. They are pretty happy to be placed near an indoor lamp.
If you are supplying light from the windows; remember not to place too near to the cold window glass. And never be too close to the hot air ventilator. Otherwise; they will be either chilled or burnt.
If you are going away for holidays for more than 14 days; then those African violet planters with a self-watering system will be useful to you. Otherwise; you can grow the plant in any pot, as long as the cool condition is met.
If you have all the time to monitor the plant; then you can try growing the plant in a glass of clean water. They can grow into flowers; if you change the water everyday.
African Violet's Flowering Time
The above potted African violet was bought on 6th November 2009. And the
first round charming blooms were ended by January 2010.
The plant cycle
was renewed after 4 months rest; and it had a non-stop blooming for more
than 6 months from 25th April.
The 3rd beautiful flowers parade came in
June 2011 until early Nov 2011.
Before the next budding time, and when the African
violet leaves are over crowded; you can prune some of them off. In this
way, the plant will have good air circulation; it looks neat; and you
gain a chance to experience the entire propagation progress from the
leaves too.
How to grow an everlasting indoor plant from a leaf?
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During the growth of young plants; you will discover that, the leaves
have high tolerant to water; when compared to the matured plant. The
leaves can be soaked in a shallow container of water for several days
without complaint.
Growing organic flowers in a steel
pot without drainage holes is possible; if you have master your watering
skill. Otherwise; earth pot with an under plate; or an artistic Bonsai
planter with drainage holes and a underside plate may be useful.
A
deep Watering must be done when the top soil is dry. You can notice it
by looking at the leaves. The hairy leaves will be in sparkling green
and slightly tender; when they are in a perfect condition.
If you accidentally wet the leaves; you can tap it dry to avoid the leaves turning brown; and be rotten. However, it is never a serious problem, because if it happens; you can simply trim the brown leaves away; and let the plant grow to a new patch of leaves. Moreover, you have to make rooms for the new growth; when the leaves are growing large and the plant is out of shape.
If the indoor air humidity is too low; you can mist the leaves slightly; to protect them from the red insects attack; as they can take it.
Growing organic flowers at a little cool corner and providing unlimited supply of indoor flowering plants to all your friends and family is; simply a supper idea!
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