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| african violets the complete guide: African Violets Joan Hill, Gwen Goodship, 1998 The African Violet (Saintpaulia) continues to increase in popularity, having developed over the past 50 years from its few hundred varieties to the many thousands that exist today. This complete guide details the plant's history, development, and practical information on propagation and care. |
| african violets the complete guide: All About African Violets: The Complete Guide to Success With Saintpaulias Montague Free, 2021-11-11T14:59:00Z Here is Montague Free's classic work on how to succesfully propagate and care for African violets. This book provides extensive information on all aspects of growing this popular house plant. Among the book's many photographs are examples of the most popular and newest varieties of saintpaulias, as well as sequence pictures which give step-by-step directions on propagating, potting, watering, and fertilizing your plants. |
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| african violets the complete guide: You Can Grow African Violets Joyce Stork, 2007-06-22 Have you ever killed an African violet? Kent and Joyce Stork killed their first violet too! They soon mastered the skills for growing the plant and eventually wrote for the African Violet Magazine, the official publication of the African Violet Society of America, Inc. for over ten years. Their column For Beginners explained the basic elements of growing violets in an entertaining and straightforward way that anyone could understand. Now these columns have been adapted and edited to provide even the most novice grower with a step-by-step guide, whether the goal is simply to keep violets alive or to exhibit the plants in competitive shows. |
| african violets the complete guide: How to Grow African Violets Jack Kramer, Sunset Books, Sunset Magazine (Firm), 1977 |
| african violets the complete guide: African Violets - Gifts From Nature Melvin J. Robey, 2010-02 African Violets: Gifts from Nature-The Series Book One In 1892 while on an evening stroll with his fiance in East Africa, Baron Walter von Saint Paul discovered an unusual plant with delicate purple flowers growing along a stream on his plantation. Legend has it that he picked a bouquet and presented it to his fiance, staring the worlds love affair with the African violet. Today, this plant is indeed the most popular indoor flowering plant grown by gardeners and plant enthusiasts around the world. Whether your goal is to enjoy beautifully flowering African violets in your home, to become an expert grower of these lovely plants, or to develop a deeper understanding of how the plants function, a series of three books are being written to meet your needs. The Series provides you with an authoritative guide, taking you through all the steps necessary for growing elegant African violets and at the same time explaining to you the secrets of why the plants respond to the various growing practices used daily in their care. When writing about African violets, Melvin J. Robeys expertise, pragmatism, humor and love of the subject are clearly evident. The reader will find down-to-earth, up-to-date information in this first of three books in The Series of African Violets: Gifts from Nature. Your African violets wont flower? In this book eight common problems are explored, exposing the secrets to having plants whose crowning glory of blossoms tells everyone you are the superhero of the African violet world. You will also enjoy 44 dazzling color photographs and illustrations, along with several black and white illustrations. A unique chapter on the history of the African violet plant allows the reader to explore the fascinating story of how this spectacular houseplant has captured the imagination of plant-olgists worldwide. For more information on African Violets: Gifts from Nature--The Series visit www.africanvioletbooks.com. |
| african violets the complete guide: The African Violet Bible Christopher Makomere, 2019-08-14 Do you wish there was a way to save your African violet from inevitable death? Or wonder if there are any tips to encourage them into flowering? Do you know for sure what is happening to them? I know the feeling when you've just acquired your first African violet plant from a well-known garden center with a lovely purple bloom. Or maybe they were sent to you as gifts or you inherited them from a loved one. You really enjoy watching them grow and flower. It's a great sentimental feeling. Until one day, you notice that your African violet looks miserable! The new leaves under the flower's crown seems to dry or they've started losing their color and turning brown. The once lovely classic purple blooms are looking droopy and withering fast - and it looks really bad. Is there any way to save the plants at this point? You wonder: You know you have to do something about it. So, you result to visiting gardening forums for the much-needed advice and encouragement. Sure, you get some suggestions. Some help you save some plants but for the rest, death is inevitable. And it becomes a dreaded vicious cycle before you decide these darn little plants are so temperamental and quit altogether. It's not your fault. How could you know what is happening? You've done everything right; you've followed all the advice you could get but still no hope for your Saintpaulias. Besides, how could you succeed if the advice you've been receiving has been extremely vague. For instance, you're told to avoid too little or too much light. If you're a flower gardening beginner, what does this really mean? It doesn't have to be this way. Don't get held back again with your gardening passion. And more so, your love for the most popular indoor plant in the world - the African violet. All you have to do right now is get: The African violet Bible: How to Grow Saintpaulias that Bloom 365 Days a Year (Indoor Flower Gardening Book) Finally! An African violet book that is in-depth enough to help you keep your indoor plants in top shape. Are you a beginner looking for the basics of growing amazing indoor saintpaulias? Or you're an advanced African violet enthusiast and want to take your game to the next level? Have you been growing these houseplants since you were a child, but they always inevitably died as you didn't keep up the proper care regime? Then you need to get a copy of The African violet Bible. This book is not only packed with practical information, but plenty of photos and illustrations to help you understand important concepts. While getting this book is one of the smartest moves you'll make today, it won't solve all your gardening problems neither will it transform you into an overnight green thumb. How much you succeed will depend on how much you're willing to do. Still with me? Here's a brief overview of what's covered in the book: All the growing basics (this alone is enough to transform your craft) How to force blooming by using a framework I developed called the Ball Rolling Technique (No more 'too little or too much light stuff' - you'll know exactly how much light is required to trigger Florigen (a hormone responsible for flowering). Watering African violets is a controversial subject - the facts and watering techniques have been covered. How to save your indoor plants from inevitable death by mastering the 'Pest and Disease Triangle, ' and much more. By purchasing this book, you're on your way to achieving phenomenal results in houseplants gardening. Scroll up to the top of the page and hit the BUY NOW |
| african violets the complete guide: Grow in the Dark Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, 2019-05-14 Discover 50 of the best houseplants you can grow in your dim or dark apartment. In Grow in the Dark, author Lisa Eldred-Steinkopf, known as the Houseplant Guru, shares the knowledge she’s gained tending to her own personal jungle of over 1,000 houseplants. Having a south-facing window doesn’t always guarantee you the best light to grow plants—especially if your window faces an alley or a tree-lined street. What’s the point of growing an urban jungle if tall buildings are blocking all your sunshine? This compact guide, designed to look as good on your shelf as it is useful, will help you learn how to make the most of your light so you can reap the physical and emotional benefits of living with plants. Individual profiles for the top 50 houseplants that grow in low-light conditions, with information on care, size, cultivars, and pet safety DIY ideas for how to make the most of the limited light, with targeted advice based on which direction your windows face Tips for propagation, watering, and troubleshooting houseplant problems such as pests and diseases Whether you live in a shady top-floor apartment or a dungeon-y garden level, this book will help you grow your plant collection to its healthiest for its Instagram debut. |
| african violets the complete guide: African Violets Clements Tony, 1992-02-15 A complete and thorough update for a successful guide, originally reprinted nine times. An authoritative guide to success with these supposedly difficult plants, with clear, practical advice from Britain's leading African Violet specialist. Completely free of technical jargon, and illustrated with superb colour photographs, African Violets will fire would-be collectors with enthusiasm and give encouragement to those who have previously found them difficult to grow. |
| african violets the complete guide: Gardening Under Lights Leslie F. Halleck, 2018-06-26 “If you want to grow plants indoors, you need this book.” —Niki Jabbour, author and staff writer at savvygardening.com Gardening Under Lights is a highly-detailed, accessible guide for seed starters, plant collectors, houseplant fans, and anyone who wants to successfully garden indoors any time of the year. You’ll learn the basics of photosynthesis, the science of light, how to accurately measure how much light a plant needs, and details about the most up-to-date tools and gear available. Also included are tips and techniques for helping ornamental plants (like orchids, succulents, bonsai, and more) and edible plants (arugula, cannabis, oregano, tomatoes, and more) thrive indoors. Whether you are a vegetable gardener who wants to extend the growing season, a balcony gardener short on outdoor space, or a specialty plant collector, Gardening Under Lights is a must-have. |
| african violets the complete guide: YOU CAN Grow African Violets Joyce Stork, Kent Stork, 2007-06 Have you ever killed an African violet? Kent and Joyce Stork killed their first violet too! They soon mastered the skills for growing the plant and eventually wrote for the African Violet Magazine, the official publication of the African Violet Society of America, Inc. for over ten years. Their column For Beginners explained the basic elements of growing violets in an entertaining and straightforward way that anyone could understand. Now these columns have been adapted and edited to provide even the most novice grower with a step-by-step guide, whether the goal is simply to keep violets alive or to exhibit the plants in competitive shows. |
| african violets the complete guide: Field Book of Western Wild Flowers Margaret Armstrong, 2021-12-02 Field Book of Western Wild Flowers by J. J. Thornber, Margaret Armstrong. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format. |
| african violets the complete guide: Introduction to Floriculture Roy A. Larson, 2012-12-02 Every major floriculture crop is discussed in detail in Introduction to Floriculture, Second Edition. The information presented can be used as guidelines for the production of these crops. Divided into two sections on miscellaneous cut flowers and other flowering potted plants, this newly revised edition updates and expands on the existing information from the first edition and contains two completely new chapters on specialty cut flowers and geraniums. This book will be an invaluable source of information for the student as well as the commercial grower. - Surveys every major commercial floriculture crop in detail - Covers history, taxonomy, economics, propagation, general culture, disease and insect problems, physiological disorders, and marketing in each chapter - Presents the latest information that can be used as guidelines for the commercial production of crops - Discusses response of specific crops to management practices such as temperature and daylength manipulation, use of growth regulators, and hypobaric storage - Written by 25 recognized floriculture crop experts |
| african violets the complete guide: All about African Violets Montague Free, 1951 |
| african violets the complete guide: The Nursery-book Liberty Hyde Bailey, 1896 |
| african violets the complete guide: The Humane Gardener Nancy Lawson, 2017-04-18 In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world. |
| african violets the complete guide: Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa John Manning, 2013-08-22 Field Guide to Wildflowers of South Africa describes more than 1 100 of the shrubs and herbs of the region, highlighting the most conspicuous species and those most likely to be encountered across the country. The emphasis is on identifying plants progressively to family, genus and species level: a novel identification aid and easy-to-use keys guide users to the correct family and genus, while individual species descriptions, accompanied by a clear photograph, distribution map and an indication of flowering season, help them to pinpoint the plant. By using the guide, wild-flower enthusiasts at all levels will now be able to accurately identify plants in any part of South africa. |
| african violets the complete guide: Tropical Foliage Plants Lynn P. Griffith, 2006 Previously illustrated with black and white photographs, this reference now provides professionals with a colorful guide to the production of commercial foliage crops. Featuring updated and expanded information, including cultural changes, new technological advances, and eight new foliage crops, the guide now covers more than 70 species of foliage appropriate to commercial environments--anthuriums, bromeliads, ferns, bamboos, birds-of-paradise, and African violets. In addition to exploring each plant's natural habitat, varieties, and propagation, this reference also counsels growers on uses, nutrition, pests, disorders, interior care, and the most common problems affecting these types of foliage. Tables also list leaf analysis rating standards for nutrients for many of the crops discussed. |
| african violets the complete guide: Houseplants for Beginners Rebecca De La Paz, 2021-03-09 Become the best houseplant parent you can be with beginner-friendly tips and tools Houseplants are a great way to decorate, ease stress, and stay connected with nature when you're indoors. If you're looking to grow your collection and need some advice, Houseplants for Beginners has all the information you'll need to successfully care for your plants and help them thrive. Learn how to shop for and repot houseplants, choose the best place in your home for them, and address a variety of challenges like pests and diseases. With 120 common houseplant profiles grouped from low maintenance to high maintenance, you can familiarize yourself with individual plant needs and choose the best ones for your lifestyle. The perks of houseplants—Explore a brief history of houseplants and the benefits of bringing nature inside, including relieving stress and inviting more creativity and happiness into your life. Plant wisdom—Find key insights to set you up for success as you begin your houseplant adventure, from propagation techniques to safety suggestions. Troubleshooting tips—Get straightforward advice for solving seemingly difficult houseplant problems. Fill your home with flourishing houseplants with help from this essential guide for beginners. |
| african violets the complete guide: Organic Gardening For Dummies Ann Whitman, Suzanne DeJohn, National Gardening Association, 2009-03-09 Organic Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows readers the way to ensure a healthy harvest from their environmentally friendly garden. It covers information on the newest and safest natural fertilizers and pest control methods, composting, cultivation without chemicals, and how to battle plant diseases. It also has information on updated equipment and resources. It helps readers plant organically year-round, using herbs, fruits, vegetables, lawn care, trees and shrubs, and flowers. The tips and techniques included in Organic Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition are intended to reduce a garden's impact on both the environment and the wallet. |
| african violets the complete guide: Easy Growing Gayla Trail, 2012 In Easy Growing, Gayla Trail shares the tips, ideas, and know-how you need to raise delicious organic edibles wherever you can squeeze in a planter.--P. [4] of cover. |
| african violets the complete guide: How Not to Kill Your Houseplant Veronica Peerless, 2023-11-02 You've welcomed a plant into the home: now what?! First job is to keep it alive, then after that help it bloom and thrive. Learn all the tips and tricks you need to become a proud plant parent - of more than 100 different plants (if you're up for it)! Yellowed leaves, drooping leaves, dried leaves, even though you've watered it: what's going on? How Not to Kill Your Houseplant will explain - and fix - your houseplant woes. Learn to spot the danger signs and take the proper action to rescue your sick plant. Follow quick tips to understand what your plant does and doesn't like: how much light, water, food, heat, and humidity. Discover the perfect plant for your unique space and needs. Bathrooms, cold rooms, at a desk, on a windowsill, in a gloomy corner or hot suntrap: there are plants for every location to create your own indoor oasis. This is your guide to every stage of plant parenting for beginners, from identifying exactly what's in the pot, to keeping it in check when it grows too well! |
| african violets the complete guide: Tiny Plants Leslie F. Halleck, 2021-06-01 In Tiny Plants, discover a fascinating array of perfectly petite houseplants you can collect and grow—in a minimal amount of space. *Winner of the GardenComm 2022 Media Awards Silver Award of Achievement in the Publisher/Book General Readership Category* Longing to nurture your houseplant addiction without cramping your space or style? If you can’t squeeze another giant leafy friend onto your plant shelf,author Leslie Halleck is here to inform you that tiny is the new BIG! Yes, tiny plants are the ideal solution for plant keepers who don’t have much space, but even if you’ve got all the room in the world, their adorableness is reason alone to grow these mini wonders. These are the eternal puppies, kittens, and babies of the plant world—they never grow out of their cuteness because their genetics keep them itty-bitty for their entire lives. Beyond a few small succulents, most houseplant parents aren’t aware of the extensive array of tiny plants they can collect and display on windowsills, on tables and desks, and in terrariums. Prepare for cuteness overload with: Profiles of dozens of miniature houseplants, including aquatic, carnivorous, flowering, succulent, and tropical varieties Detailed growing information and tips for success A fascinating look at the botany of miniature houseplant varieties Advice on how to stylishly display your tiny plant collection How-to lessons on the basics of propagating mini houseplants to share with friends Details on the best tiny houseplants for terrarium growing From the sweet blooms of micro orchids and the soft, smooth texture of lithops, to the frog foot–shaped foliage of the creeping oak fig and the tiny orbs of the string-of-pearls, you’ll fall in love with these little curiosities before you can say #plantnerd. |
| african violets the complete guide: Indoor Plant Decor Kylee Baumle, Jenny Peterson, 2013 Indoor Plant Decor captures this exciting trend with style tips, DIY projects and a user-friendly guide to plant selection and care. When you pair your plants with whimsical or traditional containers, there's no limit to the creative possibilities.--Back cover. |
| african violets the complete guide: Creative Houseplant Projects Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, 2020-08-04 Creative Houseplant Projects introduces readers to the world of growing and decorating with houseplants through care tips and fun DIY houseplant crafts. |
| african violets the complete guide: The Unexpected Houseplant Tovah Martin, 2012-08-28 It's time for plant lovers to dust off their houseplants, update their image, and discover just how exciting, trendy, and crucial plants can be in the home. The Unexpected Houseplant, by renowned plant authority Tovah Martin, isn't your typical, old-fashioned, dowdy houseplant book. Martin's approach is revolutionary—picture brilliant spring bulbs by the bed, lush perennials brought in from the garden, quirky succulents in the kitchen, even flowering vines and small trees growing beside an easy chair. Martin brings an evangelist's zeal to the task of convincing homeowners that indoor plants aren't just a luxury—they're a necessity. In addition to design flair, houseplants clean indoor air, which can be up to ten times more polluted. Along with loads of visual inspiration, readers will learn how to make unusual selections, where to best position plants in the home, and valuable tips on watering, feeding, grooming, pruning, and troubleshooting, season by season. |
| african violets the complete guide: Growing Rare Plants Geoff Nichols, 2005 |
| african violets the complete guide: Root, Nurture, Grow Caro Langton, Rose Ray, Ro Co, 2018-10-18 Life with a potted plant is undeniably better. And better yet is the ability to grow and replicate new, healthy houseplants without ever having to visit a garden centre again. Learn to share, swap and celebrate the miraculous methods of multiplying all of your favourites at almost no cost at all. And here’s the secret: it’s really, really easy. Plants are designed to multiply. They spread their roots, send off inquisitive shoots, and regenerate themselves in all sorts of exciting and unexpected ways without any help. Even for the beginner indoor gardener, a single leaf can hold enough life to be successfully grown into a brand new plant. With Root, Nurture, Grow, you’ll quickly discover how to propagate any houseplant, take cuttings, cultivate runners and offsets, divide plants at the roots and even grow brand new root systems in the air. You’ll learn pruning methods that produce no waste, organic rooting medium recipes, and eventually enjoy gifting and swapping newly grown greenery with friends, family and other houseplant hoarders you’ll meet along the way. As well as myriad propagation methods, the book includes practical DIY projects to better nurture and display your plant family, including a homemade propagation chamber and simple self-watering planters. |
| african violets the complete guide: Pocket Guide to Houseplants Jack Kramer, 2021-01-01 Looking to make your home greener? The most comprehensive and complete guide to house plants you'll ever need, take this conveniently compact guide with you the next time you feel inspired to bring new plants home to help you decide! With plant descriptions and complete growing and care information per page for 240 popular species, Pocket Guide to Houseplants will show you everything you need to know to incorporate plants in your interior design. Containing over 500 color photographs and illustrations, find inspiration for your home and the perfect plants for any and every space. Author and garden expert Jack Kramer has written over 100 gardening books and makes it enjoyable for you to flip through these beautiful pages to see for yourself all the easy-care possibilities that lie ahead! |
| african violets the complete guide: The House Gardener Isabelle Palmer, 2014-02-13 The Balcony Gardener heads indoors! Following the success of her first book, The Balcony Gardener, Isabelle Palmer now adapts her talent for small-space gardening to interiors. If you are looking for new and innovative ways to display your houseplants, needing guidance on growing herbs and other edibles on a sunny windowsill, seeking inspiration for table settings, or wanting ideas for unusual containers for indoor growing, The Indoor Balcony Gardener will provide the answers and the inspiration. Isabelle brings a new eye and a contemporary twist to gardening indoors—try your hand at a miniature Zen garden, indoor water gardens, terrariums and table centres, fairy-tale gardens for children, indoor crops, and much more. |
| african violets the complete guide: The House Plant Expert D. G. Hessayon, 1991 The House Plant Expert is one of the books in the Expert series written by the world's best-selling gardening author. Quite simply, the best-selling gardening book in the world. Over a million copies have been sold in the U.S, and nearly 14 million worldwide. According to one reviewer - after the Bible, the best-selling reference book of all time. In a basketful of countries it has taught people how to choose and care for their indoor plants. Its style of dealing with each plant with drawings, photographs and no-nonsense text has become a legend in the publishing world. If you have house plants (and who doesn't?) you need this book. |
| african violets the complete guide: You Grow Girl Gayla Trail, 2008-06-16 A hip, humorous how-to guide for crafty gals discovering a passion for gardening but lacking the know-how to turn their dreams of homegrown tomatoes, herbs, and fresh-cut flowers into a reality. This is not your grandmother's gardening book. Gayla Trail, creator of YouGrowGirl.com, provides guidance for both beginning and intermediate gardeners with engaging tips, projects, and recipes—whether you have access to a small backyard or a fire escape. You Grow Girl eliminates the intimidation factor and reveals how easy and enjoyable it can be to cultivate plants and flowers even when resources and space are limited. Divided into accessible sections like Plan, Plant, and Grow, You Grow Girl takes readers through the entire gardening experience: Preparing soil Nurturing seedlings Fending off critters? Reaping the bounty Readying plants for winter Preparing for the seasons ahead?? Gayla also includes a wealth of ingenious and creative projects, such as: Transforming your garden's harvest into lush bath and beauty products Converting household junk into canny containers Growing and bagging herbal tea Concocting homemade pest repellents ...and much, much more Witty, wise, and as practical as it is stylish, You Grow Girl is guaranteed to show you how to get your garden on. All you need is a windowsill and a dream! |
| african violets the complete guide: African violets Joan Hill, 1996 |
| african violets the complete guide: The Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables, Flowers, Fruits, and Herbs from Containers Lizz Shepherd, 2011 Not everyone has the benefit of a plot of land where they can create a garden. In fact, almost 25% of city homeowners lack the yard space needed to cultivate and grow a decent sized garden (according to Seattle Lawn and Garden) meaning more and more people interested in harvesting flowers, vegetables, and herbs are turning to containers. The options provided by containers are plentiful, from bringing your tomato plants inside during the winter to being able to rearrange them if you are doing construction or playing a game outside. But, getting crops to grow effectively in containers is another matter entirely. This book will provide every potential container gardener with the necessary steps and resources needed to grow their very own crops to thrive in any conditions. From the very outset, you will learn about how vegetables, flowers, and herbs grow naturally charts will provide you with a detailed breakdown of how plants grow and what they need to grow effectively, from root space to water consumption. Companion planting for small spaces will show you how the plants will survive with other plants in the same container and which plants can even be placed in confined spaced and survive. The basics of container planting, including the best single plant containers, two, three, and four plant combinations are provided to help you decide how to lay out your container garden. The top gardeners were contacted and interviewed, providing highly insightful information that guides you through how container potted plants grow and thrive. You will learn the basics of side planted containers and how succulents perform in these closed spaces. The best container plants are listed in order along with the necessary tools they need to survive. The best container sizes, soil types, fertilizer, climate information, and pest prevention methods are all given as well to help round out your container planting. Regardless of your needs or methods, this guide will take you through every step necessary to get your container plants growing and thriving. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advise. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed. |
| african violets the complete guide: The Complete Book of African Violets Helen Van Pelt Wilson, 1951 Instructions and drawings for growing, improving, and showing all varieties of African violets. |
| african violets the complete guide: Plant Fun: Ten Easy Plants to Grow Indoors Anita Holmes, 1974 Easy-to-understand instructions for growing ten no fail house plants. Written especially for the beginning indoor gardener. |
| african violets the complete guide: Ortho's Houseplant Encyclopedia Larry Hodgson, Charles C. Powell, Ortho Books, 1993 -- An A-to-Z guide to plants for indoor gardens. -- Advice and descriptions of nearly 300 varieties. |
| african violets the complete guide: The Ultimate Guide to Houseplant Propagation Lindsay Sisti, 2024-12-31 The Ultimate Guide to Houseplant Propagation is the definitive handbook of all methods and techniques needed to make more houseplants for free-- |
| african violets the complete guide: Saintpaulia Francine Pilon, Dorothy Laidlaw, Barbara Thorpe, Monique Laviolette, 2012 |
| african violets the complete guide: The Fiddle Leaf Fig Expert Claire Akin, Claire Akin Mba, 2018-05-15 A comprehensive, step-by-step guide to growing healthy, happy fiddle leaf fig houseplants. Fiddle leaf fig plants can be a beautiful addition to your home, but it's no secret they require ongoing care to thrive. This book will provide you with all the tools you need to care for your green friend. Covering important topics from the secret to proper watering and how to fertilize your plant to proper drainage and pruning techniques, The Fiddle Leaf Fig Expert was written for experienced growers and first-time plant parents alike. This book includes actionable information to improve the health of your plant including:1. The Benefits of Your Plant2. The History of Fiddle Leaf Figs3. Fiddle Leaf Fig Care 1014. The Secret to Proper Watering5. The Best Fertilizer to Use6. Soil and Drainage7. Pruning and Cleaning8. PropagationThe guide was written for fiddle leaf fig lovers who want to understand what their plant needs to thrive and provide ideal growing conditions. It will help both novice and experienced growers to build a stronger relationship with their fiddle leaf fig. |
African Violets - Tagawa Gardens
African violets are one of the few true flowering houseplants, and will bud and bloom indoors practically year-round. This native of Africa is a relatively low maintenance houseplant. They …
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AFRICAN VIOLET INFO & TIPS: Keep your African Violets in perfect health and constant bloom with these simple guidelines. For more care tips visit myViolet.com.
African Violet Care - Purdue University
African violets are easy to grow for the beginning gardener, yet offer a wide range of cultivars to satisfy the serious grower. African violets adapt well to typical growing conditions found in the …
How to Care for AFRICAN VIOLETS - African Violet Resource …
In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know to begin caring for your African violets. In the proper conditions, an African violet can live upwards of 50 years. Well-loved for its vibrant …
African Violet Production Guide - Plant Grower
African violets are hairy herbs from the Gesneriaceae plant family discovered in Tanga, East Africa, growing at elevations of 100 feet or higher. Leaves usually grow in a rosette pattern. The green …
Growing African Violets - University of Georgia
Once found only in the coastal woods of east Africa, African violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) are now among the most popular indoor plants. They are easy to grow and offer a wealth of beautiful …
Garden Guide - African Violets
African violets (Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia) are classic house plants, native to tropical cloud forests of Tanzania. These compact plants with various flower colors and velvety-soft fuzzy …
African Violets: Care Tips for Everyone - North Carolina State …
In the wintertime, African violets can. withstand full sun if they are shaded a bit. But in the summer, they should be put in full sun only in the early morning or late after noon. During the rest of the …
African Violet Care Sheet - Evergreen of Colonial Heights
Provide bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight. Keep soil slightly moist (not wet or water logged) African Violets do best when watered from the bottom instead of by overhead watering as they …
African Violets I N F O R M A T I O N I N S P I R A T I O N
African violets (Saintpaulia spp.) have been popular houseplants in the United States & throughout western Europe since Victorian times. Native only to the cloud forests of modern Tanzania, they …
African Violets - Missouri Botanical Garden
Modern African violets come in a rainbow of colors. They are available in a wide range of foliage types and sizes as well as a variety of blossom choices. Foliage Types Boy: standard plain green …
Growing African Violets by Stephanie Suesan Smith, Ph.D.
African violets come in many sizes, from less than three inches around to over sixteen inches around. They come in the traditional rosette and in trailing varieties. To grow African violets, you …
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African violets are a popular choice for both novice and experienced gardeners due to their vibrant colors and relatively low maintenance. As a member of the Saintpaulia genus, these charming …
AFRICAN VIOLET - Chicago Botanic Garden
African violet, Saintpaulia ionantha, was introduced to the United States in the 1890s and quickly became one of the most popular houseplants in the world. Thousands of varieties are available in …
University of Wisconsin Garden Facts - Wisconsin Horticulture
African violets (Saintpaulia spp.) are popular flowering houseplants in the Gesneriad family (Gesneriaceae), native to Tanzania in East Africa. Their compact forms make them ideal for use …
Violets: Out of Africa - fairfaxgardening.org
Eventually, 21 species of African violets would be found in the wild –all of them in East Africa. Each has its own specific habitat, from wet mountains to soggy shade. Because African violets are …
African Violets: Easy-to-Care-for Flowering Houseplants
To keep your African violet looking healthy, prune off spent blooms and shriveling lower leaves. Use a fertilizer that is specific to African violets and apply diluted in water as directed. African violets …
Growing African Violets - Rainbow Gardens
African Violets can provide beauty and enjoyment to your indoor gardening. The following information will provide a few tips to help you get off to a good start with raising them …
All About African Violets The Complete Guide To Success With ...
African Violet Magazine the official publication of the African Violet Society of America Inc for over ten years Their column For Beginners explained the basic elements of growing violets in an …
The Trials and Errors of Growing African violets
about growing African violets. This EBook contains actual growing techniques along with photos, Ideas, and tips. It does not contain a history of African violets. I have information to share with …
African Violets - Tagawa Gardens
African violets are one of the few true flowering houseplants, and will bud and bloom indoors practically year-round. This native of Africa is a …
My Violet | African Violets
AFRICAN VIOLET INFO & TIPS: Keep your African Violets in perfect health and constant bloom with these simple guidelines. For more care tips visit …
African Violet Care - Purdue University
African violets are easy to grow for the beginning gardener, yet offer a wide range of cultivars to satisfy the serious grower. African violets adapt well to …
How to Care for AFRICAN VIOLETS - African Violet Re…
In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know to begin caring for your African violets. In the proper conditions, an African violet can live …
African Violet Production Guide - Plant Grower
African violets are hairy herbs from the Gesneriaceae plant family discovered in Tanga, East Africa, growing at elevations of 100 feet or higher. …
