Picture of AVs

11 years ago

I just wanted to share a picture of my AVs. Unfortunately nothing is blooming, I think my apt is too cold or they aren't getting enough light. I get several buds but nothing blooms. I know the front one is WAY over potted, this spring I'm going to look for a smaller pot. But that plant is my survivor, I've brought it back from the brink of death twice. And instead of using the self watering pots as they are intended I want to repot the 2 in those pots in plastic draining pots and then just set them in the outer pot. And I realize the middle plant is over potted too. That plant is the first survivor that I took off of another plant. Most of the other ones I tried at the same time all died. I am currently trying to start 2 suckers and 1 leaf. Hopefully I can make those work because I would like to order some variegated varieties this spring/summer.

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irina_co
11 years ago
I think you are correct - not enough light and probably not warm enough. Can you put some light fixture above your plants?

Your Avs are not happy customers right now - and variegated plants are less viable than green leaved ones. Probably you need to upgrade your growing area a bit before spending money on variegated ones - when the green ones struggle - these guys die.

Plus - you need blooming AVs in winter much more than in summer. Keeps the spirits up!

I.

Here is a link that might be useful: light for the small area.
aegis1000
11 years ago
It looks like you have a nice collection there, and that you know how to grow AVÃ¢ÂÂs.

For your plants to do as well as possible, however, you will need to provide adequate
light (for blooming and plant health).

You can provide artificial lighting for your violet collection using the new fluorescent
CFL (spiral) bulbs in any typical house lamp where the violets are not more than a foot
or so from the light.
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winnatay
11 years ago
What size of CFL bulb would a person need. I just bought two african violets from a florist and they look like they didn't provide enough light. My lamp that I intend on using is a short lamp. The base of the light bulb to the stand is about 14".
Thank you
irina_co
11 years ago
Winnatay-

I do not think you can have lots of options - whatever CFL is more than 100wt equivalent (27-30wt actual consumption) - they are quite large and your plants won't fit. So- get the one I mentioned. It is a bit on a low side - so if your growing area will get at least some natural light from the window or skylight - it will be OK.

Good Luck

Irina
winnatay
11 years ago
Irina,
Thank you for replying. I will see about that CLF bulb. I will take a picture of my violets to show them and maybe get some answers to my other questions.
irina_co
11 years ago
W. - just start a new thread.

I.
ChaseMercer
11 years ago
This is one of my favorite African Violet photos. The purple is so deep in color and the contrast of the light and shadows makes the rich leave texture very apparent.
rachels_haven
11 years ago
That is why I started growing them.
winnatay
11 years ago
Absolutely beautiful.