Propagating African Violets With a Wick!
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Watch me select African Violet leaves to propagate...and I'm using a wick instead of watering them while they propagate! My own idea, I've never seen this done before, but I'm thinking it will work! :)
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I've never heard of putting the leaf cutting in water for 24 hours to hydrate before using soil! I'll try that from now on. What a great tip!
You will find that they root faster as well, because they start the propagation process well hydrated. Happy growing!
UPDATE: To see how this worked...and it did!...here's a link to the follow-up video:
czcams.com/video/Qnjqdz8jkbA/video.html
Wicks are wonderful. Have saved me so much time. And blooming is more consistent.
@@SS11660 I've noticed my AVs bloom better on wicks, too. They get more consistent moisture, and I believe it makes a big difference.
That is an insane amount of blooms!
💚 Yes! I've been using wicks to propogate as well. They "do" work! I always forget to tell you ever since you introduced me to those pink cups. I so love them and no algae either. What a wonderful African Violet world it is once again! Before the pink cups I was ready to give up. Easy peasy now. Thanks 🤗 Amy for this great video making other's lives so much easier too. Blessings 😇 my dear friend.
🌵💚 I'm so glad this has worked for you! Anything to make growing plants easier is a good thing! Thanks for letting me know you're propagating them on a wick. Mine leaves are looking totally happy after a week! Blessings, sweet friend! 😇🌷
@@OrchidWhisperer I recently did leaf propagation, one in self watering the others ordinary soil propagation. The self watering pot was by far more advanced in growth compared to any of the non wick fed leaf cuttings.
@@richiezed that's awesome! Thank you for letting me know. I just did a follow up video last week...my results were the same! So glad it worked!
African violet leaves are usually cut at a 45° angle to propagate. 🙂
Yes, thanks for catching that! 🤣
I discovered this method (using wick as an "irrigation" for African Violet). Well controlled, never get dry. (I have been loosing so many African violets before this.) Thank you
It's the best way to care for AVs. You never have to be concerned about them drying out as long as the reservoir is filled. So glad you've had success with it. 😇
One of the best videos. I’m from east Tn. Also. Thanks
@@kathykithcart1887 thank you so much! 😊 Have a great 😇 day! 🌸
Thankyou for taking time to answer my question .
You're welcome!
Look forward to seeing the results Amy. I have every confidence they will thrive ☺ I recently had great success propagating with some 4" tall pots, that came with 'domes' , but of course I had to watch them for watering 🌸
Hi Nanette! 😇 They're doing really well after a week! I'll post updates! 🌷
The purple is wonderful!
great video! thanks for all the tips
@@plaidribbon you're welcome! 😇
Amy, I’m excited just watching you do your project. Love the idea of using a wick to keep the leaf hydrated. Looking forward for the results. Blessings to you and may all your ideas be blessed 😇. 🥰👏🙏🏻
Hi Shirley! I'm excited about propagating them this way...so far it's working! 😊 Many blessings to you, my friend, and thanks always for your sweet comments. It's such a joy to hear from you!😇💞🙏
Other cutting require the stem to crust over so it doesn't rot . Vary interesting > thank you great presentation .
You don't need a 9 oz cup to propagate. It is too big and will take a long time for the babies to pop.
2-3 oz solo aplastic cups will do the trick.
Beautiful flowers! ❤️
Hi! I have better success with these 9 oz cups than with a 3 oz cup. I had baby AVs pop up within a month and they're almost ready to be separated from the mother leaf. It depends on what works for you best. Happy growing! 😇💜
Oh my gosh, those are beautiful, especially the frozen in time plant. Just love those with varigated leaves. Have you considered selling the leaves?
Hi Becky! I actually share AV leaves with the members of my channel who have been members for a year...it's one of the "perks". Happy growing! :)
Just found your channel, your doing a fantastic job with your videos. They simply work very well for how to episodes. Thank you my friend. Gratitude.
Thanks so much for your awesome comment...and welcome to my channel!
Oh that purple and white African Violet is incredible!!! What a beauty! 🥰 Great video. I have three leaves from "Miss Paula" propagating. I'm going to switch them to your wicking method. ☺️👍 Thank you for teaching us and sharing with us. I'm sure you'll get great results. ☺️🙋♀️💐
The purple and white AV is one I propagated from a leaf you gave me! I'm over the moon about it! 😊 So glad this was helpful...blessings my friend! 😇🌺💞
@@OrchidWhisperer That makes me so happy! I definitely need to set up my new lights! I just finished setting up three leaves with the wicking method. Thank you Amy! 🥰🙋♀️💐
When I grew african violets I rooted the leaves in water and then planted. Have you ever tried that? I always got new healthy plants going.
Yes, I've propagated them that way...it works well!
That's how my mom taught me when I was a little girl. It was so fun to watch the roots sprout and the babies grow. I read somewhere after that, that those are 'water roots' and that the plant would have to start new soil roots later on. But i think that method works just fine.
Hi Amy, I just found your channel and love your videos that I’ve watched so far. Great information. Do you sell any of your leaves or propagations? Frozen in time is gorgeous but I haven’t been able to find plants or leaves available online. Thanks for your videos!
Hi Kimberly! Thanks so much for your sweet comment. You can check the Lyndon Lyon website for Frozen in time. They have it in stock sometimes. Happy growing! 😇Amy
Very beautiful ❤
Thank you! 😊
Ive been wicking mine in glass jars that i recycle. Do you think glass tint from a craft store would reduce the algae?
That's a good idea, Carol! 😇
Que le pone a sus violetas para que tengan esa floración......
When propagating your leaves in the Epsoma AV soil, do you add perlite, and if so, what proportions?
The clear plastic that the purple and white av is in., is that a plastic drinking cup or a cup made specifically for plants
It's a drinking cup. I use Chinette 9 oz cups because they're a great size to use as pots. I use a soldering iron to make drainage holes on the bottom. 😇
Thank you so much for the great info. Will have to try this method. Didn't know, more leaves, less flowers. Ŵill have to take off some leaves of my large African violet.
Thanks for the comment, Joann! 😇
Wonderful video. What is the variety name of the purple and white AV. Do you sell starter plants?
Thanks so much for watching! The AV doesn't have an ID. I dont sell starter plants, I may consider it in the future. Thanks again for your sweet comment and have a wonderful day! 😇
Hi, Amy. I love African violets and have several, but as I take the “old” leaves off, the plant forms kind of a “trunk” over time and I end up repotting it. Is that something that is simply unable to prevent? I wanted to ask in case I’m doing something wrong. Mind seem to be thriving, although not as much as yours! They are beautiful and thank you for sharing!
Hi Stephanie! Yes, this is totally normal for AVs. I add more soil to the top of the pot to keep their necks covered, so to speak. Also, I repot every 6 months to a year, depending on their growth. Good video idea question...thanks for watching! Amy 😇⚘
Do you ever fertilize the leaf cutting or just use water?
I just use water, no fertilizer until the babies appear. 😇
Many violet growers mix the violet medium 50/50 with perlite when they use the wicking method. Curious why you do not.
I tried 1 of my AVs with this mix on a wick last year, and it took off. Since then, I've placed most of them on wicks in this mix and they've done great! 😇
Do you sell your propagated leaves?
How is the wicking test working out? Any luck?
I just did the update video last week. The link is in the pinned comment on this video. It was successful!😇
Does the white and purple AV have a name?
No, it's a NOID. My friend who shared it with me bought it at Lowe's. Happy growing!:)
What size of wicking pot do you prefer ? Any particular Brand you use ? Where do buy the pot ?
I make my own wicking pots from Chinette cups. They're about 3 inches in diameter. 😇
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Did you do a video on wicks? Or was it on your private sight?
This is my first video about wicks. I plan on doing more AV videos, so I'll be giving more info.😇
Has the orchid supply store stop selling orchids?
Hi Lisa! The Orchid Supply store has lots of orchids for sale, including some new ones. They have a CZcams channel showing their orchids and greenhouse, btw.
@Orchid Whisperer Thank you very much. for the information. The flowers had disappeared for a few days. They are back on the website. I will definitely check out the CZcams site. Thanks again.
Amy, do you use the yarn method in all your AV , not just when you propagate the new leaves.
Yes, I use wicks on all my AVs. It's so much easier growing them that way. 😇
@@OrchidWhisperer Thanks, Amy. I thought so but just figured I’d ask you. It makes great sense. I figured how to insert the yarn into the existing pot since I wasn’t going to repot all my AV. Sooo, I used a crochet hook. I inserted it through the hole in the bottom pushing gently to the top of the soil. Then I hooked the yarn to the crochet hook and pulled it back down through. Worked really well.
Any thank you for this tip. You are the best.
@@lenorepeloso2378 that's exactly how I insert the wicks on an AV that's already potted up...with a crochet needle! 😊 Blessings to you, Lenore! 😇💞
@@OrchidWhisperer Oh Wow!!!
Great minds think alike!
I cannot not find tinted cups yet. I keep looking.
@@lenorepeloso2378 you can use clear cups...the reason I use the tinted ones is to help keep the algae down. 😇
Why hang the yarn on the outside of the cup? I have used this method for years but never left the dangle of yarn over the outside edge of the cup. Thank you 😊
Hi! I trim it back after I get everything set up. 😇
I sometimes put my yarn out of the reservoir for a week if the plant seems too wet. The real young sometimes can not take up all the water and needs a break.
Would you be willing to propagate a leaf for me? I'm willing to buy it from you.
Hi Amy 🌺, you are just over the top loaded with such great ideas!! Thank you for sharing in detail all that you use, I definitely took notes😃. They’re all so pretty but that purple one is gorgeous! So happy to hear they’re doing great after 1 week 💖. God bless you my friend!
Chrissy 🤠
Hi Chrissy! 🤠 I'm all for making plant care easier! 😊 So far, these leaves are doing great...I'll be sharing their progress! Many blessings sweet friend! 😇🌺💞