African Violets and Gesneriads: New roots!, 1 by ambuzz

ambuzz wrote:
Just wanted to post an update... I noticed babies are rising to the top of the soil in a couple of the AV's... I have lost exactly NONE (I can't believe it!). I also wanted you all to know that I did not dome after all, and I only watered these little guys when I planted them and then one other time... in a month! These things, as I have found out, do not like being watered at all. They are dry as a bone, and they LOVE it... along with artificial light on a timer. Also I used Super Thrive and AV fertilizer both times I watered them. The "soil" is about 1/3 perlite, 2/3 AV mix. No regular soil. I am very happy, and surprised at the results so far! :)