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Article: African Violets with GIRL foliage, what sweethearts!: would love to try a girly AV

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Forum: Article: African Violets with GIRL foliage, what sweethearts!Replies: 1, Views: 7
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CrybabeeJosie
Marshall, TX

May 26, 2009
10:57 AM

Post #6599649

I would love to try a girly AV, or any other kind, for that matter!! I have bought enough African violets to start an AV flower shop--and they die. I have put them in different directional windows; I have purchased good fertilizer; I have had all types of watering systems. I really adore the beauties!! I haven't purchased a special light; maybe that's the problem.
Is anyone willing to take me under a wing and help me be successful in growing an AV?!
CrybabeeJosie in East Texas
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)

May 26, 2009
11:18 AM

Post #6599718

I hope you'll consider subscribing, as we have an active discussion forum on African Violets & Gesneriads. :-)

I wrote an introductory article on African violets that might be helpful to you http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/249/, as well as one on different watering methods http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/907/. I think the most important factor in my experience is to repot a new AV in a much lighter mix.

Fluorescent lights can help with blooming and best growth, but unless you live in a cave it's unlikely that your AVs are dying from lack of special lights.

I hope you'll try again, and be successful!


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