This is very interesting. I never knew to separate the babies from the mother leaf. I have always just cut off the mother when the babies were large and growing. I did not realize that I now had several plants in my pot. But they did grow and produce flowers so I was happy. This time I'll try it the right way and see the results.
Thank you, so much, for your most informative way of introducing me to propagating African violets and planting the babies. You give me new hope! Your tour of your grow area and basement absolutely amazed me! I knew then that I had found "my girl"! Thanks and keep up the GREAT work!
Thank you for this video, it helped me with my violet babies. I got the leaves from you several months ago they are just about ready to pot up the babies. now I know what pots to plant them in.
Fantastic video - all my questions were answered. Keep up the great work and I wish I could visit your facility and see your your amazing collection. 💕
Thanks for the info☺️. I just started propagating them last year an I’m a lil addicted to it now. Lol Love your videos 💚 can’t wait until spring. You have beautiful collection.
HAHA, you got bit by the violet bug and now have the incurable fever hahaha... happened to me 25 years ago and I am still not over it (lol) Don't even look for a cure, it doesn't exist (lol) Enjoy your new hobby Angelas and hope it will add a lot of happiness and color into your life. Tina xx
@@BloomloversAfricanVioletsI have been bit as well, Tina. 😊🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ I used to focus mainly on standards. I met someone who has a huge mini and semi collection...she was selling some off because she was having surgery. I now have around 50-75 violet plants and buying plants and leaves like crazy...just when I think I have enough...nope not enough. Bought 30+ leaf varieties from you and have 7 plants on the way from another grower. 🤣🤣🤣 I think I'm gonna need a bigger house! 😅
I am so glad I found your video.. It's time for me to transplant the babies and maybe you can suggest the best type of soil I could use. Your suggestion would be much appreciate.. Thank you!
What a wonderful journey watching them grow from start to finish. Now I realise that the process is gradual and I will need much patience. Thank you for these videos.
Hi. Just recently found your videos and so enjoy all the useful information! I recently followed your process of starting new violets from the leaves. I put the potted leaves in a small plastic oblong storage container, added a bit of water in the bottom for them to soak up and covered them. I've been checking them every week and the soil remains moist and the leaves are green and healthy but there isn't yet any sign of new babies. How long do I leave these inside the plastic container?
Another informative video. Questions … 1. is that felt lining the bottom of the plastic container? 2. Is it wet/damp? 3. Do you cover the container? If so, for how long? Thank you again….so very much!
Robert, I’ve been growing and propagating African violets for years, with no real good information, only luck. Now that I’ve found this on UA-cam I realize I could have done so much better if I’d had the information in this video. Don’t be afraid... go for it!!! You’ll love it when you grow a new plant!!!
Mam just wanted to tell you that I have watched almost all of your videos... They are very informative and I am really glad to see your videos... I wanted to know how many months does it take to reach that size which you have seperated... Mine is still very small.. And it sprouted since December...
Hello Apum, they don't all take the same amount of time and a lot has to do with the growing conditions but normally they sprout between 1-3 months, and then it usually takes 3-6 weeks before the babies are ready to be separated but again, a lot depends on the growing conditions and also some varieties will grow slower than others, it is all mother nature's call on that one, you really have to wait until you find they are big enough and you feel comfortable to separate them. As long as they are one the mother leaf, they are safe so just let them grow out on the mother leaf for a good period. Hope this helps. Tina xx
Enjoying the videos and info. Can u tell me what the blue "cloth" is in the clear tote u put the new babies in is? Looking forward to next video. I don't think any other channel gives the info u do! Great channel!
Hello Kathy, as soon as the basic how to videos are out, I will get that one done up about those blue wicking mats I use. Before I do the video I have to do some research of where I got these as many will want to know.... This video is at the top of the list right after I get the basic how to videos out so it won't be too long.
Thx for the info. Great video keep up the good work. My question is about a baby that started and lost the mother leaf. I knocked it off when bringing it inside. (I caught an amaryllis branch on a grow table. I did some indoors and outside to see what would do better.) Should I just leave it be. I don't know if the stem will just dry up and not rot the baby out.
Hello. As this is the first time I’m trying this, I have a few questions. When you put the baby plants in the incubator box, is that cloth in the bottom of the Box wet, damp or dry? How do I care for the babies while they’re in the Box, watering and fertilizing? Thanks. Your video was very helpful.
I'm so happy about your videos! I see a lot of mistakes in what I was doing ( which might explain my not so successful babies lately!) I was wondering which little cup you use? Which size is it? ( i used to put the babies in full size adult pot)
It's when I read messages like this that it confirms that creating this channel was a good idea. It is soooo sad to go thru all of the propagation process just to plant up the baby and watch it die .... thank you for this question. The little white cups I showed are called solo cups and I bought them many many years ago and don't know if they are still available. You may want to check at wallmart. Dollarama or Dollartree also have a whole bunch a small things, they may have something suitable. You want to find something plastic that you can make a hole in the bottom, something about 2 or 3 oz (think of a little shot glass times 2 or 3. Something many use are simple little yogourt cups, they work well. Hope this all helps. Tina xx
Lots of helpful tips we received from this vedeo but one thing I want to ask is which months or season suitable for separating the baby plant n transfer in New pot.That will be very helpful if I cold know it.
Hi, I love both of your videos on dealing with leaves and planting babies. I do have one question though that wasn't addressed in either videos. Can you wick water the leaves as they are growing babies, and once when you separate the babies can you wick water them. I used to be an African Violet serial killer, that is one day watching a Rick L video on lighting. I am glad to say that I have changed my ways. Under artificial lighting, my collection has grown and all of them except one that is not under artificial lighting is in bud or bloom. Your videos are a real big help.
You can indeed wick the plants at any stage. You must however have mastered the wicking method, by this I mean that you have figured out the right soil mixture for your environment otherwise if the soil mix is not right for the wicking meathod, you may rot out your leaves and babies. Wicking is a great and easy way to care for plants but the soil mix really has to be adequate. If you haven't seen it, I do have a video on how to setup the wicking method here ua-cam.com/video/q6iN_sd-Ch0/v-deo.html hope this helps Tina xx
Tina, another great video! Thanks for all the info. I have two questions on fertilization if you don't mind. 1.) How soon after planting the separated babies can we fertilize and at what strength? 2.) When you stick the new leaves, do you fertilize them?
Hello Gladys, when you plant leaves, it is not necessary to fertilize for a few weeks as there are no roots to take in the nutrients. Very fine roots will appear after a few weeks and then you can start fertilizing. I have always suggested to use one forth of the dosage recommended by the manufacture. Violet roots are VERY fine and can be burned easily so by cutting the dosage 1/4th strength, they get what they need and the roots don't get damaged. I will make a future video on the subject. For the young babies, you can start fertilizing immediately as they have roots but same strength, 1/4th dosage. Hope this helps. Tina xx
Never thought of just carving a hole in the side of the solo cups, so much easier than using soldering iron at the bottom. Probably makes bottom watering a cinch 😀
I have a couple of prop propagated plants from leaves and when they came up they were very tiny but they also came up with blooms on them and they're not even as big as a fingernail their little teeny weenie plants are they supposed to bloom that tiny
Hoping someone will answer. I have been given several old african violets and I am propagating them but one of them has a dark reddish leaf and it will not grow babies. Any thoughts as to why? The other plants have bright green leaves and grew babies very nicely.
I started a leaf in water, it has baby's but the roots aren't that long when should I move it to dirt? I've look everywhere for an answer but can't find one, please help.
When you replace the leaves in a in a small cups do you put them under the light or leave them in the air like that and do you water them everyone let me know thank you
it will always depend on the environment. If in a dry environment, they will need waterings more frequently, if in a more humid environment, less often. The trick is to monitor often at the beginning and you will get the feel for when they need water quickly.. good luck
@@BloomloversAfricanViolets Thank you so much! That helps. I live in Texas (now, well, for 35 years now) but I did used to live in Canada (Chateauguay, Que) as a young girl. Close to my Canadian family. It is pretty hot and humid down here (north of Houston). I have just been checking the soil about once a week or so. Again, thank you for your response!
I have a problem with my plant. The lower part of the leave die very fast not because old leaves. The sign is the stem is getting dry very fast but not starting from the leaves. The leave will die within 2 to 3 days. The crown is still very health but lost a lot of leaves now. Please help. Thanks
I am sorry I didn't see this sooner.... if your plant is still alive, please send me a picture at bloomlovers@videotron.ca or thru the bloomlovers page on Facebook. I think your plant may have root rot....
Hello Meena, I am sorry I cannot sell your violets but if I misunderstood and you are wanting to purchase violets, you can visit the website at www.bloomlovers.com. xx
This is very interesting. I never knew to separate the babies from the mother leaf. I have always just cut off the mother when the babies were large and growing. I did not realize that I now had several plants in my pot. But they did grow and produce flowers so I was happy. This time I'll try it the right way and see the results.
Hello! This is extremly helpful! I was wondering if you had any tips for keeping them in a little terrarium? How to make one/ where to get one?
Thank you, so much, for your most informative way of introducing me to propagating African violets and planting the babies. You give me new hope! Your tour of your grow area and basement absolutely amazed me! I knew then that I had found "my girl"! Thanks and keep up the GREAT work!
So glad you are enjoying the videos Janet, there will be many more to come... Hugs, Tina xx
Thank you. This was very clear and now I feel more confident in approaching my very prolific African violet leaf that has outdone herself with babies!
Thank you so much. I watched you video a couple of months ago about propagation. I now have 8 new plants!!
This video was very helpful. I now see my mistakes. Thanks!!!
It was my pleasure and glad it could help. Many more vids to come. Tina xx
Excellent and very easy to understand video
I love your videos. I have just started growing African Violets and I have learned so much watching your videos. Thank you!!!
Thank you for this video, it helped me with my violet babies. I got the leaves from you several months ago they are just about ready to pot up the babies. now I know what pots to plant them in.
What a great demonstration! Thank you so much for this video!
Fantastic video - all my questions were answered. Keep up the great work and I wish I could visit your facility and see your your amazing collection. 💕
Thank you so much. Your videos give me confidence to proceed with propagating my violets.
Because of you, I have some beautiful babies. I Love your videos!!
Very informative. Thank you so much.❤
GREAT LESSON TO GROW VIOLETS. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE. 👌
Glad you liked it Cyndi xx
Loved this video! my mother was gifted with these plants, I have the confidence to try now!
Good for you Jeanie, hope you will enjoy your new hobby xx
You are such a good teacher!
Thanks for the info☺️. I just started propagating them last year an I’m a lil addicted to it now. Lol Love your videos 💚 can’t wait until spring. You have beautiful collection.
HAHA, you got bit by the violet bug and now have the incurable fever hahaha... happened to me 25 years ago and I am still not over it (lol) Don't even look for a cure, it doesn't exist (lol) Enjoy your new hobby Angelas and hope it will add a lot of happiness and color into your life. Tina xx
@@BloomloversAfricanVioletsI have been bit as well, Tina. 😊🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ I used to focus mainly on standards. I met someone who has a huge mini and semi collection...she was selling some off because she was having surgery. I now have around 50-75 violet plants and buying plants and leaves like crazy...just when I think I have enough...nope not enough. Bought 30+ leaf varieties from you and have 7 plants on the way from another grower. 🤣🤣🤣 I think I'm gonna need a bigger house! 😅
Thank you! Awesome video! Answered all my questions! My babies need to grow a bit but I now have expert information to go own!
Very informative. Thank you🪴
I am so excited. I actually have babies on the leaf I planted; just have to wait for them to get bigger. Thanks, Tina.
Very precise and clear instructions. Now I know. Thank you 😊
Glad to help Sharon Tina xx
I am so glad I found your video.. It's time for me to transplant the babies and maybe you can suggest the best type of soil I could use.
Your suggestion would be much appreciate.. Thank you!
What a wonderful journey watching them grow from start to finish. Now I realise that the process is gradual and I will need much patience. Thank you for these videos.
Hi. Just recently found your videos and so enjoy all the useful information! I recently followed your process of starting new violets from the leaves. I put the potted leaves in a small plastic oblong storage container, added a bit of water in the bottom for them to soak up and covered them. I've been checking them every week and the soil remains moist and the leaves are green and healthy but there isn't yet any sign of new babies. How long do I leave these inside the plastic container?
Im propagating African violets and this was helpful thank you
Another informative video. Questions
… 1. is that felt lining the bottom of the plastic container?
2. Is it wet/damp?
3. Do you cover the container? If so, for how long?
Thank you again….so very much!
I love the detail in your videos! Thank you for sharing. You have inspired me to rehab my sorely neglected African violets!
I am a beginner so I want to thank you for the information you have provided in your videos! I think I am ready to try some propagating now.
Awesome video. I have a few violets and I am not confident to try to propagate some. Again thanks, great lesson
Robert, I’ve been growing and propagating African violets for years, with no real good information, only luck. Now that I’ve found this on UA-cam I realize I could have done so much better if I’d had the information in this video. Don’t be afraid... go for it!!! You’ll love it when you grow a new plant!!!
Mam just wanted to tell you that I have watched almost all of your videos... They are very informative and I am really glad to see your videos... I wanted to know how many months does it take to reach that size which you have seperated... Mine is still very small.. And it sprouted since December...
Hello Apum, they don't all take the same amount of time and a lot has to do with the growing conditions but normally they sprout between 1-3 months, and then it usually takes 3-6 weeks before the babies are ready to be separated but again, a lot depends on the growing conditions and also some varieties will grow slower than others, it is all mother nature's call on that one, you really have to wait until you find they are big enough and you feel comfortable to separate them. As long as they are one the mother leaf, they are safe so just let them grow out on the mother leaf for a good period. Hope this helps. Tina xx
Oh and so glad you like the videos and are getting something from them. xx
Love your videos, You explain everything very well and are lovely to listen to
I love the Africa so much enjoy. Watch ing the video i set some hope them grow
I have enjoyed watching and learning....I'm scared, but I am going to try and grow some babies :)
Thank you!
Great video. Thank you
Enjoying the videos and info. Can u tell me what the blue "cloth" is in the clear tote u put the new babies in is? Looking forward to next video. I don't think any other channel gives the info u do! Great channel!
Hello Kathy, as soon as the basic how to videos are out, I will get that one done up about those blue wicking mats I use. Before I do the video I have to do some research of where I got these as many will want to know.... This video is at the top of the list right after I get the basic how to videos out so it won't be too long.
P.S. I love your videos. I have shared them with friends that I have introduced to growing African Violets. Can’t wait until you can ship to the US.
Thx for the info. Great video keep up the good work. My question is about a baby that started and lost the mother leaf. I knocked it off when bringing it inside. (I caught an amaryllis branch on a grow table. I did some indoors and outside to see what would do better.) Should I just leave it be. I don't know if the stem will just dry up and not rot the baby out.
Very knowledgeable and informing. Thank you
Hello. As this is the first time I’m trying this, I have a few questions.
When you put the baby plants in the incubator box, is that cloth in the bottom of the Box wet, damp or dry?
How do I care for the babies while they’re in the Box, watering and fertilizing?
Thanks. Your video was very helpful.
Do you cover that box with the blue Matt/?
great video.. would using a rooting hormone work also ? thanks
I'm so happy about your videos! I see a lot of mistakes in what I was doing ( which might explain my not so successful babies lately!) I was wondering which little cup you use? Which size is it? ( i used to put the babies in full size adult pot)
It's when I read messages like this that it confirms that creating this channel was a good idea. It is soooo sad to go thru all of the propagation process just to plant up the baby and watch it die .... thank you for this question.
The little white cups I showed are called solo cups and I bought them many many years ago and don't know if they are still available. You may want to check at wallmart. Dollarama or Dollartree also have a whole bunch a small things, they may have something suitable. You want to find something plastic that you can make a hole in the bottom, something about 2 or 3 oz (think of a little shot glass times 2 or 3. Something many use are simple little yogourt cups, they work well.
Hope this all helps. Tina xx
How do you decide when to take the reported babies out of the container and put them on the regular shelf?
Lots of helpful tips we received from this vedeo but one thing I want to ask is which months or season suitable for separating the baby plant n transfer in New pot.That will be very helpful if I cold know it.
Hi, I love both of your videos on dealing with leaves and planting babies. I do have one question though that wasn't addressed in either videos. Can you wick water the leaves as they are growing babies, and once when you separate the babies can you wick water them. I used to be an African Violet serial killer, that is one day watching a Rick L video on lighting. I am glad to say that I have changed my ways. Under artificial lighting, my collection has grown and all of them except one that is not under artificial lighting is in bud or bloom. Your videos are a real big help.
You can indeed wick the plants at any stage. You must however have mastered the wicking method, by this I mean that you have figured out the right soil mixture for your environment otherwise if the soil mix is not right for the wicking meathod, you may rot out your leaves and babies. Wicking is a great and easy way to care for plants but the soil mix really has to be adequate. If you haven't seen it, I do have a video on how to setup the wicking method here ua-cam.com/video/q6iN_sd-Ch0/v-deo.html hope this helps Tina xx
The best video ! Thank you for all the informations ! ❤❤❤🍀🌸🍀
Thank you so much very helpful video 🙏🏼😃
Glad you enjoyed ... xx
Tina, another great video! Thanks for all the info. I have two questions on fertilization if you don't mind. 1.) How soon after planting the separated babies can we fertilize and at what strength?
2.) When you stick the new leaves, do you fertilize them?
Hello Gladys, when you plant leaves, it is not necessary to fertilize for a few weeks as there are no roots to take in the nutrients. Very fine roots will appear after a few weeks and then you can start fertilizing. I have always suggested to use one forth of the dosage recommended by the manufacture. Violet roots are VERY fine and can be burned easily so by cutting the dosage 1/4th strength, they get what they need and the roots don't get damaged. I will make a future video on the subject.
For the young babies, you can start fertilizing immediately as they have roots but same strength, 1/4th dosage.
Hope this helps. Tina xx
Thanks, Tina. When should we fertilize babies that had just been separated from the mama leaf? Do they need a period of time of no fertilizer?
Great video
Does the African boilet bloom in the winter?
Love this video
Thank you so much Sister
Do you put a lid on the plastic box? If so does it have holes in it?
Hello! The blue fabric in the container must be wet? Do you cover the plants with dome?
did you put a top on the container, do you keep the t
Thanks so much for sharing!!! Now I know more about AV ^_^
You are very welcome, glad you enjoyed .. xx
@@BloomloversAfricanViolets Yes, I did!!!
Where you put the box after propagation? Do you cover it? Because for me this is very important. I lost many after I plant it.
Never thought of just carving a hole in the side of the solo cups, so much easier than using soldering iron at the bottom. Probably makes bottom watering a cinch 😀
I have a couple of prop propagated plants from leaves and when they came up they were very tiny but they also came up with blooms on them and they're not even as big as a fingernail their little teeny weenie plants are they supposed to bloom that tiny
thank you so much for these videos! I'm looking forward to more!
You are very welcome Melissa, I am enjoying making them. xx
Tina how do you keep fly knatts from in invading your soil and killing violets? Any tips
use DE on the soil
When you repot the babies from the mother leaf and set them on the wicking mat in the plastic bin- do you put a cover on the bin?
I started using DE as you recommend. I also water from the top since I only have a few violets. How often do I need to apply the DE to the soil?
Hoping someone will answer. I have been given several old african violets and I am propagating them but one of them has a dark reddish leaf and it will not grow babies. Any thoughts as to why? The other plants have bright green leaves and grew babies very nicely.
If a leaf is too old or weak/diseased it will not grow babies.
Love your video!
where do you buy those small pots/
they're not pots. They're small plastic Dixie cups. like for bathroom rinsing mouth after brushing. 3 oz size.
Thank you from sunny México City
You are very welcome and please send some sun our way, it's just sooo cold up here !!! lol Tina xx
I'm crying!
What medium are your leaves planted in?
I started a leaf in water, it has baby's but the roots aren't that long when should I move it to dirt? I've look everywhere for an answer but can't find one, please help.
Is there a certain month for propagation of violets?
very nice love it xox
Do all the babies from one plant always produce the same colour?
If i do not have the African violet potting soil what can I use?
Hi, why did you cut down the size of the old mother leaf?
love it
How long do it take for the babies to come out?
When you replace the leaves in a in a small cups do you put them under the light or leave them in the air like that and do you water them everyone let me know thank you
At what point and how often do you water these leaves, suckers and babies?
it will always depend on the environment. If in a dry environment, they will need waterings more frequently, if in a more humid environment, less often. The trick is to monitor often at the beginning and you will get the feel for when they need water quickly.. good luck
@@BloomloversAfricanViolets Thank you so much! That helps. I live in Texas (now, well, for 35 years now) but I did used to live in Canada (Chateauguay, Que) as a young girl. Close to my Canadian family. It is pretty hot and humid down here (north of Houston). I have just been checking the soil about once a week or so. Again, thank you for your response!
Gracias🖒👌👏☺🇲🇽
What kind of soil do you use?
Hello, you can find that video here ua-cam.com/video/puq4cQYik08/v-deo.html enjoy xx
My babies are still attached to mother leaf and the babies are blooming. Why did they bloom before being separated?
How do I water these babies
is the blue towel wet?
Can you please do a video on how to prevent the burning of the leaves of an african violet? Thanks! Love your vids
Hello, can you please explain a little more what you mean by "burning the leaves" and I will be glad to help. xx
What about watering?
What about watering the baby plants?
Hello Chisho, the babies just get watered when needed (when the soil starts to dry out, just before it is completely dry) Hope this helps. xx
I have a problem with my plant. The lower part of the leave die very fast not because old leaves. The sign is the stem is getting dry very fast but not starting from the leaves. The leave will die within 2 to 3 days. The crown is still very health but lost a lot of leaves now. Please help. Thanks
I am sorry I didn't see this sooner.... if your plant is still alive, please send me a picture at bloomlovers@videotron.ca or thru the bloomlovers page on Facebook. I think your plant may have root rot....
Can you sell Affrican violent for me?
Hello Meena, I am sorry I cannot sell your violets but if I misunderstood and you are wanting to purchase violets, you can visit the website at www.bloomlovers.com. xx
"violet heaven" LOL
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Could you please tell me approximately how long it takes for the leaves to produce babies?