African Violets and Gesneriads: Non-blooming African Violet, 1 by Sallysblooms

Sallysblooms wrote:
Does your plant have several plants inside? Looks like several crowns in there. My variegated plants bloom, I have them under lights in my shelves.

You do need to have a great soiless mix, very light. Then you have to keep them lightly moist, not wet. Good drainage is important. I keep my water ready to go. I buy spring water and put my fert. in the gallon of water. It is good to give them light fertilizer with each watering.

I used to wick water. Now I use a turkey baster when I feel each plant needs it. The individual care has worked best for me.

See if there are multiple crowns in your pot. Repotting in great "soil" and feeding with the right light should get some blooms. The variegation is so pretty. Most of my plants are variegated.

This message was edited Jul 27, 2009 10:21 AM