I keep a table of violets. These are the three in bloom. I wanted to capture a bit of winter outside (which is not snowy as I wish it were) and the blooms inside. I like this photo better bigger.
They're so pretty! I love how you included the view out the window. I think seeing beyond the window and the plants outside gives it a sense of depth and continuity.
Plus I've always wondered what your violets look like.
Jim, to grow African violets, don't use the special pots or the special soil. For some reason, they just don't thrive in those. You need to ransfer them to clay pots and then use regular soil mixed with peat moss and those white pearls that are in soil and hold the moisture (I am forgetting the name).
Then you want to have them drink water from the bottom up and keep the soil moist. Be sure to put them in a lighted place but without harsh direct sunlight. If they are happy, they will bloom every six weeks. I give them some fertilizer once every couple months.
I spent time on African Violet forums (the Internet is incredible!) and learned all I know. I just love the fact that they bloom all year round. And if they die, replacing them is a couple of bucks. They grow into a very large size and stay green too.
Violets do have a sense of nostalgia attached to it!! The photo looks so awesome..without the winter snow it is looking no less beautiful!!Do peep into my flower blog and lemme know how you like it!!
Jessica, your flower blog won't load for me. I'd love to see it. Can you post it without the hyperlink so I can see if there is a missing letter or something?
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I love the crispness of the frills and leaf edges, against the somewhat blurry outdoors. Makes for a really interesting shot.
They're so pretty! I love how you included the view out the window. I think seeing beyond the window and the plants outside gives it a sense of depth and continuity.
Plus I've always wondered what your violets look like.
Those are beautiful and that's a great shot.
We've managed to kill every violet we've had, even after buying one of those special pots.
What's the secret?
I love African Violets. I need to start a collection again. Beautiful shot.
Whenever I see African violets, I think of you. Very pretty, happy flowers.
Susan
Jim, to grow African violets, don't use the special pots or the special soil. For some reason, they just don't thrive in those. You need to ransfer them to clay pots and then use regular soil mixed with peat moss and those white pearls that are in soil and hold the moisture (I am forgetting the name).
Then you want to have them drink water from the bottom up and keep the soil moist. Be sure to put them in a lighted place but without harsh direct sunlight. If they are happy, they will bloom every six weeks. I give them some fertilizer once every couple months.
I spent time on African Violet forums (the Internet is incredible!) and learned all I know. I just love the fact that they bloom all year round. And if they die, replacing them is a couple of bucks. They grow into a very large size and stay green too.
Hope you find some success!
Thanks for the tips!
I remember when you began your relationship with African violets. : ) They're lovely. This picture is really captivating.
I like the angle you shot on. African violets always remind me of my grandmother, she grew them all over her apt.
Violets do have a sense of nostalgia attached to it!! The photo looks so awesome..without the winter snow it is looking no less beautiful!!Do peep into my flower blog and lemme know how you like it!!
Jessica, your flower blog won't load for me. I'd love to see it. Can you post it without the hyperlink so I can see if there is a missing letter or something?
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