How to grow and care for african violets the old farmers almanac. Keep african violets planted in small pots and repot once a year to mix in. Most garden and home stores will sell a medium specifically designed for african violets. While her book focuses on growing african violets for shows, it also offers a wealth of information from which any grower can benefit. Pauline bartholomew is one of the most respected writers on african violets.
How to grow african violets by rector, carolyn kenny, 1889publication date 1951 topics. However, there are some giant african violets out there, with diameters well over a foot. Apply one cup of a complete fertilizer, which is high in nitrogen, four times during the growing season. Do you wish there was a way to save your african violet. This was the first african violet book i purchased. Its the second best book i bought of 3 had i known about the african violet handbook, i wouldnt have purchased it, but i picked it up at the plant center, along with a new african violet because i needed some sort of guide. Jack kramer is one of americas foremost gardening experts with more than 100 books to his credit. It is a small well rooted, healthy, and strong starter plant, that will adapt and grow fast in your environment. The history of african violets saintpaulia in the united states can be traced back to the turn of the century, but according to the sunset book.
For more information on african violets, visit the website for the african violet society of. Dec 08, 2007 the book has no pictures, just plenty of information on how to succeed, whether you want to grow just one african violet on your windowsill or aspire to growing prizewinning violets in competitions. How can i tell a sucker from a flower stalk in african. Tips and tricks are provided for a variety of growing factors including. The african violet is a dayneutral plant regarding flower development. Or use a selfwatering african violet pot that essentially does the job for you. Vintage 1962 sunset book how to grow african violets by etsy. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned grower, african violets are a joy to work with and look at. Vintage book how to grow and use camellias a sunset book free post. Caring for african violets place the pot in an area that receives 8. How to select and grow african violets and other gesneriads.
Sep 25, 2016 this pin was discovered by glenda anders stout. African violets are easy to propagate by rooting a leaf cutting in water or vermiculite. Sunsets western garden book refers to it as probably the most. How to grow african violets a sunset book by sunset 1977. Plants with multiple crowns can be divided, giving you more plants to enjoy or share with friends. Oct 12, 2015 guideline for growing african violets, shopping and growing and showing. He is the author of the bestselling beautiful houseplants and your homemade greenhouse. Trade paperback good other than spot of discoloration to bottom corner and small tape pull to cover, binding is tight and pages unmarked indexed and photography illustations third edition. African violets must also be placed in the proper light, the best being bright filtered light. African violet leaves have tiny hairs and a lush green appearance. How to care for african violets the old farmers almanac. The history of african violets saintpaulia in the united states can be traced back to the turn of the century, but according to the sunset book, how to grow african violets, the violet only. Our greenhouses are now open again to walkin customers, however, you will be required to wear a face mask, by order of the governor of new york state.
African violet rs kroha rus ukr, large starter plant. Generally, african violets will grow anywhere from 2 to 6 tall and 2 to 12 wide. This 119page book is written by pauline bartholomew, an experienced show judge, and the african violet society of. Free shipping eligible favorite add to shop more similar items. Similar items on etsy results include ads learn more sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use etsys advertising platform to promote their items. African violet robs seduction african violets, african. Well this african violet beginners guide will help you get started. It deals comprehensively with the basics for new and experienced growers alike, including temperature and light requirements, compost, propagation and pests and. How to grow african violets a sunset book first printing 1971 paperback 1971 by jack kramer author. African violets are delicate plants that produce equally delicate flowers.
Find out how to take care of african violets through the winter and keep them blooming. Vintage african violet book, 1970s sunset how to grow african violets, plant care how to book, mid century home. We hybridize many of our own plantsare famous for our robs and mas series of african violets, and our bristols series of gesneriads african violet relatives. May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. How to grow prize winning african violets by pauline bartholomew this is a must have for any african violet grower it doesnt matter if you are growing for a show or just for the beauty of the african violets one of the best books you can get. Apr 30, 2019 the southern living garden book recommends watering from below, to do this, set the pot in a saucer filled with water as long as it takes the soil to become fully moist, and then dump the remaining water from the saucer. Plants should be shifted to larger pots as they grow, but keeping african violets slightly rootbound can encourage them to bloom. Growing african violets from seed is rare and most commercially available plants are produced from cuttings and tissue culture. The book offers reliable information on most every aspect of growing african violets. Most african violets, the most popular flowering houseplant per sunset western garden book, are hybrids derived from native species from east africa. May 21, 2020 african violets grow best in a slightly acidic medium that has a ph between 6.
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How to repot african violets in 6 easy steps read more is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. 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. There are many more options in how to outfit an area for the plants to grow in mostly due to nore technology and the huge chain hardware stores available. Joyce and kent stork were established growers over many years with a great deal of success in helping new growers keep their plants going and flowering. Vintage 1962 sunset book how to grow african violets by carolyn k.
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How to grow african violets a sunset book by sunset. How to grow african violets a sunset book sunset on amazon. This is a reasonable book on the theme of growing african violets saintpaulia, which covers most of the major aspects of growing these fascinating, beautiful and ever popular plants. Houseplantsafrican violets uc master gardener program. For roses to produce numerous flowers per plant they require high nitrogen applications. This book has a load of valuable information about african violets for the novice grower. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions.
Most of those sold in stores and garden centers lack a specific name. Lot detail how to grow african violets a sunset book first. The optimal time for repotting is after some leaves have wilted a bit. Lot detail how to grow african violets a sunset book. A coffee table or your bathroom are difficult spots for the plant to grow. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for african violets with this growing guide from.
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Save african violets russian to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. A rich, violet red colored, single and semidouble flower, with a white, heavily fringed edge, that compliments the dark coloring. Mar 24, 1991 the history of african violets saintpaulia in the united states can be traced back to the turn of the century, but according to the sunset book, how to grow african violets, the violet only. African violet harmonys lime and salt 4 pot please etsy. It includes illustrated howto steps and clearly written advice about every aspect of culture. When grown in areas with hot summers, african daisies take a break from. This 119page book is written by pauline bartholomew, an experienced show judge, and the african violet society of america. How to grow african violets by sunset books, sunset. Its the second best book i bought of 3 had i known about the african violet handbook, i wouldnt have purchased it, but i picked it up at the plant center, along with a new african violet because i.
African violet harmonys lime and salt 4 pot please note that african violets may or may not be in bloom. African violets by sunset publishing staff 1977, hardcover. Free shipping eligible favorite add to us bk177 29c african violet 5. May 3, 2018 african violet christmas mood plant via ebay.
May 26, 2019 mature african violets should be giving low nitrogen in a feeding program to promote flowering. The african violet handbook clements, tony on amazon. Jun 25, 2016 african violet heinz sentimental, i purchased this plant. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. The subtitle of this book is african violets and other easytobloom plants in the gesneriad family. African violet books african violets gardening resources. African violet plum delicious great purple color 2 leaves. Their column for beginners explained the basic elements of growing violets in an entertaining and straightforward way that anyone could understand. African violet christmas mood plant african violets.
Easy to grow houseplants clean the air canadian sunset african violet. Just for fun, i turned first to the violet iq quiz in the back and answered the 10 multiplechoice questions. Lowerwater bulbs for a colorful garden sunset magazine. Because many houseplant enthusiasts grow african violets as part of their collection, they are usually easy to find. How to grow african violets a sunset book 1974 paperback vintage u29. Most people take african violets for granted, and why shouldnt they. What this book gives is hardcore help for growing superb african violets.
Avoid lopsided plants with the leaves growing on just one side, geck said. How to grow african violets by carolyn rector abebooks. A fairly infrequently used annual, african daisy is a tough plant native to south. The cost includes a 72 hour heat pack and insulation material. This book covers just about everything you need to know about growing african violets including problems like pests and diseases that can afflict these plants. Revised and updated by avsa in 2008, the book is the bible for african violet show growers. Pink sugar features sunset hues of pink and orange that give this.
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