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No, you may not use soil in which you grow an African violet [Saintpaulia spp] for growing other plants. But yes, you may use African violet-type soil for growing other plants. It's going to be a restricted, less familiar range of plants. Specifically, African violets need a soil whose pH is in the upper limits of neutral and lower limits of alkaline, in the range of 6.6 - 7.0. Most plants that are familiar to gardeners inside the house and out prefer the lower limits of neutral and the upper limits of acidic, in the range of 5.5 - 6.0 - 6.5.
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What is the African violet's name?
An African violet is a one crowned plant that produces beautiful flowers at around 6 months. An array of colors from yellow, pink,blue-purple, red, rose and much more. There are also trailing types of African violets.
Is organic potting soil detrimental to African Violets?
The type of soil one uses to grow African violets is one, if not the most important factor in growing African violets successfully. I had an African violet business for years called Rainbowviolets but not anymore. I used Sunshine soil which is the highest quality peat moss. I have given a link to their site in the related links.
Is it possible to root an African Violet leaf in water?
Yes, if you place a couple of leaves with stem of about two inches in a glass of water it will root. But if you leave it there to grow for a long time it won't be very strong. The leaf will grow much nicer if you plant them in some African violet soil less mix and place them in a zip lock bagy for six to eight weeks.
How do you divide an African violet?
Saintpauliis are clump growers so when becoming too large take the plant out of the pot, gently shake off the soil and loosen the roots, find pieces at the base with roots attached and gently pull it away from it's neighbour teasing the roots out with it. Pot up the offshoots and you will have new plants.
What are the violet leaves good for?
African violet leaves are good for growing more violets. Cut a leaf along with one inch of stem, poke the stem down into the soil. Within four weeks you will notice the leaf has grown roots because the leaf will stand up straighter. In six weeks you will notice small plantlets starting to emerge.
