Mini Violets

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24,000 seeds/oz.; 10-20 days, 65-70ºF. (Viola cornuta) Perennial. Cover the seed with a thin layer of potting soil or keep the trays in the dark to aid germination. (4”) Johnny Jump-Up/Helen Mount Violet features free flowering miniature purple and...

24,000 seeds/oz.; 10-20 days, 65-70ºF. Cover the seed with a thin layer of potting soil or keep the trays in the dark to aid germination. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Robust root system for better over-wintering performance.

Instead, provide humidity with a pebble tray, a small decorative fountain or a humidifier in the area. Many trail down the sides of hanging baskets. North and South American natives, foliage of Episcia flame violet houseplants is green to bronze, red...

Make sure the peat moss stays moist and spray the peat moss when it starts to dry out.The African violet seeds should germinate in one to nine weeks.The African violet seedlings can be transplanted to their own pots when the largest leaf is about 1/2...

There is no cure for the leaf, but you can avoid future damage by watering under the leaves. Knowing how to take care of yellowing African violets can minimize the effect, but lower leaf yellowing is a natural part of the growth process and not a cause...

Doing this will keep the flowers blooming for three to four months.Keep the soil moist and be careful not to water it too much; this will cause rotting of the roots.is the most common problem with these plants.

This will encourage the development of more flowers.Now that you've learned a few tips about growing African violets, give them a try for indoor growing. Fertilizer can be mixed at one-quarter strength and used at every watering.

Small, easy to care for, and attractive, they're often grown as houseplants. Crown rot is a disease, and the disease is caused by a fungus calledThe fungus thrives in wet conditions, spreading through the growing medium and feeding on the plant's roots...

Most plants start out cute and little in garden centers and nurseries. For instance, with age,can develop long bare necks between the soil line and their lower leaves. Continue reading to learn what you can when African violets are leggy like this.New...

Their perky, even sometimes dramatic, flowers can cheer up any windowsill while their fuzzy foliage softens harsher settings. Hobbyists are far too familiar with this problem, but it's an easy one to manage.Spots on African violet leaves appear when the...

At that point, they are safe to repot.African violet propagation can be done by division, which involves cutting the crown from the plant so that each portion has a piece of the root system.

Make sure the pup is protected from drafts or heating vents.Water lightly as needed, using lukewarm water, to keep the potting mix lightly moist but never soggy. Dividing an African violet – or separating African violet “pups” – is an easy way...

Growing to only 3-6” tall, Prairie Violet is perfect for a small space or border garden. Prairie Violet is deer resistant and easy to grow. Prairie Violet is a sun-loving variety but will tolerate some shade in warmer climates.

The garden or bedding pansies, which are a hybrid, come in numerous colors, from blue to russet and anything in between. Our native violets are indigenous to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and may bloom from spring well into summer,...

Trailing African violets aren't any trickier to grow than their single-crowned counterparts, but grooming them can be a challenge. Removing larger, older leaves can let a lot of light down into the plant.

They'd rather be a little further from the window than their deep green siblings. A little weak fertilizer or fish emulsion may green them up.African violets with a lot of variegation need less light and are more likely to be burned by too-bright light.

Nicolaus.'Teeny Bopper' is a micro-miniature AV. All other photos by Jill M. We've discussed this in the past on the African Violet forum and come to this consensus: trailers tend to have leaves all the way to the soil surface rather than a bare neck.

In fact, they pretty much take care of themselves in the garden. Wild violets make great accents around trees, near water sources, and beds. These resilient little plants tend to take care of themselves.If desired, cutting the flower stalks back can help...

However, these cool climate woodland plants do best in partial shade. Sprinkle the seeds lightly over the surface of the soil and cover them with 1/8 inch of potting mix. Seedlings should be 6 to 8 inches apart.Transplant the violas into larger containers...

However, there is a simple and stress free way to avoid them.If, when you water, you get a little water on the leaves just wipe it off right then and there. The plant will stay fresh and the leaves will stay green.

Concentrates applied with a garden hose attachment will damage the plants but as with most treatments, repeated applications will be necessary to kill wild violets.The best method of wild violet control is a thick and healthy lawn.

The cheery purple and yellow flowers are easy to care for, so they're ideal for novice gardeners who want to add some color to their landscaping. Keep them well watered until germination, which should be in about a week to 10 days.You'll get the best...

If, however, this plant isn't for you, you can simply enjoy a potted violet plant outdoors. African violets grow well in low light and will stay tame even in very small pots.If caring for violets indoors is a dream you just can't shake, then consider...

Pittman is another favorite hybridizer of miniature AVs. The symmetrical, pointed foliage of a Pittman's AV looks so neat and elegant, even when it's not in bloom. Although I usually bottom water or wick water, for occasional top watering it's useful...

The bulbs will develop roots in the fall.Water dogtooth trout lily as needed throughout the growing season, then decrease water after blooming. Water well to settle the soil around the bulbs.

If I remember correctly I was pounded quite soundly, too.Photos are from Plant Files, credits to Htop for the thumbnail, Poppysue for the cluster, and Philomel for the single bloom.