I inherited my mother’s African violets. For years she transplanted them for friends. They are all over the city. Since they are now my plants I have taken on that roll.
I thought I’d share how I start new African violet plants. This does not work 100% of the time but enough times to make it worth doing. Note I am not a gardener or expert but this has worked for me.
I snap a leaf off close to the plant and use my finger nail to gentle open the stem of the leaf. Run your finger nail down from the leaf to the snapped off part. Place in water. Don’t submerged the whole leaf just the stem part.
Once you see roots on the leaf. Transplant it into your pot and water. When you water the new plant don’t get water on the leaf/plant.
Above is a new African violet. Can you see the big leaf in the back? Slightly different color. That is the one I planted alone with the roots.
My experience is that African violets like to be watered from the bottom. I pour a little water into the pot. I make sure it doesn’t touch the leaves. Than I put water in the saucer. I only water once a week. Also I think they like to be a little crammed in the pot.
I love them as they remind me of my mom and I feel I am keeping a tradition alive.
You can always start now!
You can always start now 
I absolutely love this! Plant and flower sharing is so fun and loving 🙂
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Awesome post !!
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They make me happy looking at them.
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Never heard of African Violets before, so it was a new experience learning about it. Thanks for sharing.
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The flowers come in different colours and petals actually. Some more full (petals) than others. They are great house plants as very forgiving – just good light and water once a week.
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what a great way of starting them, I’d never heard of this before. I will give it a try as I love African Violets too!!
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Yes it works 75% of the time. Let me know.
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I really should spend more time in the garden. Thanks for this.
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This is a gorgeous idea And such a lovely way to think about someone🌱
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It is nice to be able to give them to friends also. Knowing they are around the city!
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I am not greenfingered at all but these are so beautiful x
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They also remind me of my mom – so a win/win.
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Gosh, I’d forgotten how nice these plants are. I must visit the nearest garden centre this weekend and get some! My granddad was excellent at propagating plants from cuttings too. This reminded me of him way back in a potting shed. Amazing how the small things access good memories!
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I enjoy starting new plants and giving them away like my mother did. It is a nice memory. Let me know how you do.
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I’ve actually neglected my garden so far this year. Two things were removed though, a failing Apple tree and a shed that had seen better days. It’s also been odd weather here. Very up and down so many things are behind. Still, inspired to get some plants tomorrow now!
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We had a wet & cold April, May and into June. It wasn’t until I got home that the buds on the trees had popped during my vacation. I don’t do a lot as only have a balcony but nice to had a shot of colour.
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Any space for plants is a good space though. Pretty much the same here too. Weathers been all over. Cold, wet, hot, humid and back again. Still, weeds seem to be very appreciative!!!
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Last four days here have been lovely – but we have a long weekend coming. Monday is Canada Day so….. you know that means rain after a stretch of good weather! Oh well have stuff to read and write. Still debating over whether to sign up for Camp NaNo in July. Have to make decision soon.
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Same here. I want to complete something in July, but I’m concerned about time. It’s been pretty short recently and to think it’s almost July is staggering!!!
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I know – half the year over! WHAT! I still haven’t signed up for Camp NaNo yet but I should as it would give me a push. Once I commit to something I’m pretty good. So I will sign up for Camp NaNo today and be done with it. Now what to do?????
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Kudos for the decision to sign up! I ought to really. Five chapters, how hard can it be?? Oh yes, time… an unfavourable beast currently and demonstrated by the whoosh to July!!?
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I started Camp NaNo writing July 1st and now behind. Sigh. I know July WHAT!! I want to finish the year strong with things off my list or started so it is now do it and no excuses.
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Easier to recover in a Camp though. November is a whole different ball game when things get behind!!! I think a year list of must do achieving is a great idea. I might borrow it!!
I’m sure you’ll catch up too. I avoided committing to Camps this year as I knew I’d struggle. I’m hoping things settle down through July and I can get back on writing track.
Any chance you’ve got some camp words you can punt out with the word “Stable” in for this months BlogBattle too. I’d love to see a snippet of what you’re working on 😊
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They are so pretty!!
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