Miniature african violet drooping badly
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Comments (2)On your plant, you should expect new leaves to form only at new nodes, which are the point where the leaf is attached to the stem. If a leaf dies or is mechanically removed, a branch will normally appear from just above the leaf bundle scar (where the leaf was attached to the stem). This new branch will continue to grow new leaves until it is terminated (growing tip removed), or until the plant receives a chemical message that growing leaves in a particular special position is no longer in the best interest of the plant. One example of 'no longer in the best interest' would be if the branch has become shaded by growth originating higher on the plant. In short: leaves will grow off the stem. If you remove a leaf, it sets the stage for a branch to grow just above (distal to) where the leaf occurred. If you terminate the branch by removing the growing tip (apical meristem), a change in hormonal balance occurs and branching will be stimulated behind the pruning cut. How far back along the stem the influence takes effect depends on a number of factors - where the plant is in its growth cycle, light conditions, how much reserve energy the plant has, how robustly it is/isn't growing at the time of pruning, others .... So, as long as your plant remains viable, it can be rescued from its plight & made into something appealing to the eye. Al...See MoreGreetings... my journey thus far.
Comments (35)Linda, About the only difference is the size. So, as Dora suggests, you may have more of them on a shelf! The distance from light fixture to top of plant is also less than with standards. You can space your shelves closer together, too. Some recommend the distance for minis should be 6 to 8 inches from light to top of plant. Where as standards 12 or so inches. Also, it is recommended to repot more often than standards. Anywhere from 3 to 6 months. When you repot you usually stay with the same size pot - no need to move into a larger size. You may just use solo cups. Some say they are hard to work with. I guess because they are small. It's just what you get use to, I suppose. Arthritic hands may have problems? I do at times use forceps to take leaves off etc. My knuckle on occasion has broken the leaf above off while I'm trying to pinch a stem or flower off or check the soil. Hope you give them a try. Mac (Week two. One more to go! Maybe Valentines Day I'll have blooms.)...See MoreAfrican Violets in Terrarium?
Comments (35)Aside from the mini sinningias, most other gesneriads prefer to dry out between waterings, so they aren't very good candidates for a terrarium. I have seen streptocarpus in terrs. in pics, but who knows how long they lasted (the pic could have been taken right after they put the strep. in). I'm going to try them in mine, because I just love them, but not until my soil dries out more. It's waaaaaaayyyyyyy too wet in there right now. Also, I wouldn't worry about the mould. It really only goes on dead stuff, so your plants will be fine, and you may get some really cool things growing. I've got all these tiny plants that look like some kind of fern popping up all over my terr. The seeds must have been in the soil or something. I rather like them, as they are a nice golden green, and they are very low-growing, almost like a moss. The leaves resemble ginkgo leaves, if anyone happens to know the plant I am describing. The largest are about 1 cm wide and tall....See MoreYour Favorite House Plant?
Comments (56)jcinca - that plant (and planter) is WONDERFUL! I love it! Where did you get that planter? And how did you get the wandering jew to grow in just that shape? Everytime I've had one, it's gotten long and leggy. Catknap - I've never heard of a zz plant but it looks very cool! Does it have any other names? Where did you get yours? Dgmarie - that is the healthiest looking ficus I've ever seen. Mine always got a lot of yellow leaves and dropped leaves til they were almost bald. They are finicky to grow - you must be doing something right with yours! I used to be big into houseplants, but now with 2 kids and 2 dogs, my plants are being neglected and my collection has diminished via attrition. I still have a jade plant, a boston fern, and a couple phildendrons, but they are all looking pretty sorry. Hopefully now that the kids are older, the schedule will settle down a bit and I can start babying my plants again....See Moreaegis1000
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