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How do you do rooted cuttings on african violets? I have purple/white doubles and purple doubles. I would like to know how to get starts from them. If it works, I will send you some.
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CritterPainter
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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Pinch of a leave leaving plenty of stem. Dip in rooting hormone and nestle into a bed of pearlite. Keep it moist and steadily warm, on top of a fridge is a good place. That should do the trick.
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EJ
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Agreed, they can be really easy to get going. I just gently tug a leaf off and like Mary says, just keep it in very well drained compost and water from beneath, but not too much. A little cluster of mini leaves will appear from the base of the stem and lo and behold, a new plant is born.
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petunia
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These two are very good ways. One more way that I used is to put the stem of the leaf in water until roots form. Then useing root harmone (just a little to help in growing) pot in some potting soil. I have presently 2 plants with little leaflets now growing.
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catspower
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You are the best! tytyty
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