Re: OT! I need a horticulturist

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Did you try using verticulite in the soil if not african violet roots need lots of space in the soil and they even can be grown hydroponically. Instead of just sitting the plants on the soil see if you can find plant wicking and thread a piece of the wick from the bottom of the pots into a container (cool whip, margarine etc..) with water and plant food and you never have to really worry about the african violets with getting water unless you have very curious therapy cats like I do.

I hope it helps Arlene

From: sweetsueohio2002@...Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 12:05:58 -0800Subject: OT! I need a horticulturist

Will the African Violet Specialists please step forward? I transplanted my african violets into larger pots this week, and used Miracle Gro African Violet potting soil (The exspensive stuff). I put water in the trays that the pots sit in, the soil doesn't seem to be absorbing the water. I put gravel in the bottom of one pot to see if that would help, and have left the other as is, to see if there is any difference. I've never had this problem before.

Sue

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hi suemake sure the soil is dry always water from the bottom water the plants wait 45 mins to 1 hour then remove the left over water never let the plant sit in the water make sure they have good light my place does not have good light i miss having violets have a good day amnunno22 ps I hope things are better with the (lady) next doorSue <sweetsueohio2002@...> wrote: Will the African Violet Specialists please step forward? I transplanted my african violets into larger pots this week, and used Miracle Gro African Violet potting soil (The exspensive stuff). I put water in the trays that the pots sit in, the soil doesn't seem to be absorbing the water. I put gravel in the bottom of one pot to see if that would help, and have left the other as is, to see if there is any difference. I've never had this problem before. Sue For a fun time try http://www.peternoone.com.For The DC5 fans, please check the updates on Mike at http://www.mikesmith1964.com

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Thanks. I'll try these. I don't have any vermiculite. so I get it Thrusday. suearlene <fortrebel@...> wrote: Did you try using verticulite in the soil if not african violet roots need lots of space in the soil and they even can be grown hydroponically. Instead of just sitting the plants on the soil see if you can find plant wicking and thread a piece of the wick from the bottom of the pots into a container (cool whip, margarine etc..) with water and plant food and you never have to really worry about the african

violets with getting water unless you have very curious therapy cats like I do. I hope it helps Arlene From: sweetsueohio2002 Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 12:05:58 -0800Subject: OT! I need a horticulturist Will the African Violet Specialists please step forward? I transplanted my african violets into larger pots this week, and used Miracle Gro African Violet potting soil (The exspensive stuff). I put water in the trays that the pots sit in, the soil doesn't seem to be absorbing the water. I put gravel in the bottom of one pot to see if that would help, and have left the other as is, to see if there is any difference. I've never had this problem before. Sue For a fun time try http://www.peternoone.com. For The DC5 fans, please check the updates on Mike at http://www.mikesmith1964.com Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! Learn more. For a fun time try http://www.peternoone.com.For The DC5 fans, please check the updates on Mike at http://www.mikesmith1964.com

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try the crystals from the store that one mixes in the soil, they absorb water then release it..

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One important thing about African Violets best buy a bag of African Violet soil, otherwise you will fail, garden soil carries a lot of bacteria, and the plants,cannot fight off those organisms,

We have a grower up here, he sells his magnificent plants and new breeds once a year.. I have been there, an awe inspiring spring trip.

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Ty. I'll lookinto it. Sueacarpe6119@... wrote: try the crystals from the store that one mixes in the soil, they absorb water then release it.. Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living. For a fun time try http://www.peternoone.com.For The DC5 fans, please check the updates on Mike at http://www.mikesmith1964.com

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I am using Miracle- Gro African Violet potting soil. After all this time, its now just starting to absorb water from the trays. Sueacarpe6119@... wrote: One important thing about African Violets best buy a bag of African Violet soil, otherwise you will fail, garden soil carries a lot of bacteria, and the plants,cannot fight off those organisms, We have a grower up here, he sells his magnificent plants and new breeds once a year.. I have been there, an awe

inspiring spring trip. Anne Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living. For a fun time try http://www.peternoone.com.For The DC5 fans, please check the updates on Mike at http://www.mikesmith1964.com

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It could be that they will not start the growth period until spring, plants are dormant in winter

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