African Violets and Gesneriads: Strep. Question, 1 by GoldLeaf91011

GoldLeaf91011 wrote:
Sounds good. We all need to fiddle till we see what works best for us. When I had only a few streps, I could hand water with ease but then they multiplied and I thought I have to get them on wicks which I did and am glad of it. Self watering strategies give us more time and freedom plus the plants love it and grow so well. Not to say hand watering isn't good too, it's more about time and ease of growing. I can leave and not worry much with the timers and all on wicks.

Lots of baby violets..hand watering? No thanks..I have two trays like this. I used to grow primarily violets with a smattering of other gesneriads but have gone in the direction of streptocarpus mainly with other gessies added. I still like episcias for the top shelves.