How to propagate African Violets from leaves
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African Violets, also known as African紫罗兰, are native to the tropical regions of East Africa. They have a long blooming period and bloom throughout the year. There are many varieties with small flowers in various colors such as purple and pink. When in bloom, they are very beautiful and have high ornamental value. The main propagation methods include播种繁殖, cutting propagation, and tissue culture. Next, I will introduce the leaf propagation method of African Violets.
1. Preparing the leaves
Before propagation, select a healthy, well-grown, round leaf and cut it directly with a sterilized knife. If there is rot on the edge of the leaf, these rotten parts should be cut off.
2. Preparing the substrate
Use a loose, fertile, well-draining neutral or slightly acidic soil as the substrate. You can choose different soil substrates such as perlite and peat, and mix them in the appropriate proportions.
3. The cutting process
Insert the prepared leaf carefully into the prepared soil, and then you can cover the leaf with a plastic bag to keep warm and moist, which can increase the survival rate. During the rooting period, prepare a tray filled with water under the pot to keep the soil moist. When the leaf stalk has grown leaves, you can transplant them. When the leaves are too lush, they can cause insufficient nourishment to the plant, so you can trim the leaves appropriately; after trimming and transplanting, you can move the plant to a shady place to adapt to the environment and avoid sunlight.
4. Precautions
Keep the growth temperature of African Violets between 18-24 degrees. Also, keep them moist by spraying water around the pot to increase the ambient humidity. Be careful not to splash water on the leaves to avoid rot.
The comprehensive method explanation provided above on how to propagate African Violets from leaves, and the cultivation methods and precautions, I hope it can be a brick to attract a gem and solve your problems with green plants.