Newgardener
Asheville, NC
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| Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 7:12 pm Post subject: african violet |
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I have an afican violet that I have had for over a year when I bought it it had lots of blooms on it but now I can't get it to bloom I water it from the bottom like someone told me to and it gets in direct sunlight through my office windows all day it seems to be growing fine its just not blooming any ideas why or how to make it bloom.
Thanks,
Amanda
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Crazy Orchid Lady
Colorado
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 2:12 pm Post subject: African Violet - Food? |
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Amanda, have you fed it recently? I have 2 that are heavy feeders so I dilute the feed in 1/2 and feed every time I water (about once/week). Also, be sure NOT to over water, it will cause crown rot.
Good luck.
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Newgardener
Asheville, NC
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you orchid lady. What do you feed yours?
Have a good day,
Amanda
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Crazy Orchid Lady
Colorado
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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I use Miracle Grow for Violets, 1/2 strength with a drop of Superthrive mixed in for good health. You can find both at any good nursery or online.
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flowergurl
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 6:59 am Post subject: |
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It is also important to remember that violets need at least eight hours of darkness, each day, in order to bloom.
Is there a light left on in your office of a night?
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Polly
Michigan
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| Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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My grandmother had violets in the south window - they seemed to be in bloom all year round.
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carolyn a nelson
Ponce DeLeon, FL
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| Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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If the pot is too large, it won't bloom either. AV's like to be root bound and bloom more that way!
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