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African violets do not like direct sunlight because the leaves will be burned and unsightly spots will appear. They do need good light from the north or east window. They require 8 to 10 hours a day to bloom well. Give enough water to keep violets moist (not soaking wet) all the time.
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Why does cold water make spots on African violets?
Cold water kills the leaves of African Violets. Where the water touches, it causes dead spots on the leaves. Room temperature water will not cause these dead spots.
What causes trailing African violets leaves to curl?
It could be that either; the area your growing them in is too cold or maybe it's getting a draft on it. Sometimes if the plant is getting to much light or there might be a relection off the tray your plant is sitting in will cause curling of leaves.
Should you wash African violet leaves?
African violets benefit from having their leaves rinsed off with tepid water or the same fertilizer/water mixture, when I water my African violets they get a total shower every time I water them (the fertilizer helps the leaves stay green and helps prevent powdery mildew. Make sure you blot off the excess water on the leaves and from the crown area to avoid water marks and to prevent crown rot. Also, if you are using artificial lighting to grow your African violets make sure you leave the lights off until leaves and especially the centers are dry.
Can you grow your African violets in an aquarium atmosphere?
Yes, you can grow African violets in an aquarium or like atmosphere. Especially the trailing and miniature varieties. They love the humidity. They sort of take care of themselves in there. The African violets would need repoting every six months or so and would need fertilizing everytime you water which would be sparingly.
What are 4 abiotic factors in the Sahara Desert?
Sand,sunlight,little amount of water, and either the wind or sand dunes themselves. You could also include a rock ;]
How do you make a hypothesis using this sentences what is the best amount of sunlight and water for growing violets?
If I test to see the best amount of sunlight and water for growing violets, then it will be up to 8 or 10 hours of sunlight and water
What is the best amount of sunlight and water for growing violets?
The best light is either fluorescent light or natural indirect light, not direct sunlight or your plants will receive burn marks. Keep plants moist, let dry out a tiny bit then water them again.
How long do violets live?
Violets need to have partial sunlight and minimal water. They also need to stay out of the cold weather. If these guidelines are met, violets can last forever.
What is the amount of sunlight needed to grow African violets?
African violets do not like direct sunlight because the leaves will be burned and unsightly spots will appear. They do need good light from the north or east window. They require 8 to 10 hours a day to bloom well. You can also grow violets using flourescent lighting. Give enough water to keep violets moist (not soaking wet) all the time.
Are water violets submergent plants?
It is possible but they don't grow well in the water, this is because violets need soil for their nutrients so they will grow beautiful and strong. Violet roots needaeration that they receive from growing in African violet soil. I did try growing some in water a few times but they were spindly. It's possible there are other varieties or types that grow in water.
Why is plant growing in the shade less likely to wilt than one growing in the sunlight?
Plants growing in shade receive less direct sunlight, which helps reduce water loss through evaporation. This can result in a lower transpiration rate, allowing the plant to retain more water and be less likely to wilt compared to a plant growing in direct sunlight.
What happens if ypu take sunlight and water away from growing cress?
It will die.
What is water clarity?
Water clarity is a measure of the amount of sunlight that can penetrate through the water
What 3 factors to consider when growing crops?
sunlight,enviorment, water/ rain fall
Does water affect plants?
yeah. But with the correct amount of sunlight.
What kind of water does coral grow?
In shallow water that receives great amount of sunlight.
How is a plant controlled any plant?
by the amount of food water and sunlight they get.
