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Some common pests that invade African violets are; soil mealie bugs are the most common and troublesome, thrips, gnats, and mites, other problems would be botritis, fungus rot, powdery mildew. You can cut down on pests by spraying them with Neem oil once a month, found in a hardware store, also is a good leaf shiner and nourishes the foliage.
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Will frost kill your morning glory?
Yes, frost will kill African violets. African violets should be grown indoors or in a protected environment. They can not survive direct sunlight, frost, or elements outside like extreme weather and pests. Wild violets will survive outside. There are some varieties in hardware or nursury areas.
Where are violets grown?
If your asking about African violets they can be found in some plant nursuries or in your local hardware store. They can be found online also. African violets are sold pretty much all over the world. I have shipped to different countries when I had my business.
Are African violets poisonous to pets?
African violets are not poisonous to pets if they eat a little but not a daily diet. Warning; Cats love to eat African violets, maybe give your cat some cat grass so it will possibly leave your violets alone.
Is there such a thing as trailing African violets?
Yes, a trailing African violet is in the "Trailer" classificatiion, these produce multiple crowns as apposed to single crown African violets. Trailers are classified as miniature, semiminiature or standards. These trailing violets may or may not trail over the sides of the pot. Some are the bushy type, trailing, or some just grow out the side of the pot.
Is there such a thing as yellow African violet flowers?
Yes, there are some very nice yellow African violets available. Online.
Where violets grow?
Sweet violets are different from African violets. Sweet violets grow well outside in warm and humid weather. They grow in California as my Mother In Law grows them in her front yard. She used to live in Kansas and she brought some with her when she moved to California.
Do African violets have any predators?
No, African violets are not endangered, many hobbyists grow them and show them. However, most of the African violets grown by hobbyists are hybrids. On another hand, some subspecies of the Saintpaulia species (the African violets as they were discovered in the nature) are endangered.
Do African violets grow in acid soil?
African violets prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH of around 6.4 to 6.8. It is important to use a well-draining potting mix specifically designed for African violets to ensure proper growth and blooming. Avoid using soil that is too alkaline, as it can lead to nutrient deficiencies and impact the plant's health.
What is a sentence for African?
She is of African descent.The African continent is very large.The African Grey Parrot is a very intelligent bird.
Where do violets grow in the US?
Sweet violets are different from African violets. Sweet violets grow well outside in warm and humid weather. They grow in California as my Mother In Law grows them in her front yard. She used to live in Kansas and she brought some with her when she moved to California.
What seasons do African Violet flowers bud in?
The seasons that African violets flower depend on their variety. Some of the older varieties seem to flower all the time or at least every two months. Please refer to the related link below where you can see many photographs of beautiful African violets.
How many violets are left in Illinois?
There are some violets species that are endangered. However the common blue violet is in no danger of being extinct.http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/savanna/plants/prlv_violet.html
