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- Repotting African violets - every year
- Reasons that make repotting meaningful
- When is the best time for repotting?
- Do not choose a big pot
- Here we go!
- How to correctly remove damaged leaves
- Tips & Tricks
Repotting African Violets is a breeze
Repotting African violets - every year
African violets are flower-loving journeymen who like to visually enrich the cuddly home with a treasure. But they are considered to be nurturing. Is repotting a challenge and how should it be done?
Early Article Are African Violets Toxic or Not?Reasons that make repotting meaningful
There are several reasons that make the repotting of an African violet make sense:
When is the best time for repotting?
African violets should be repotted in spring. It is advisable not to repot them while they are in full bloom. Furthermore, you should be careful not to repot this plant until its pot is completely rooted. The roots should look down. Another indication of a suitable time is when the leaves of the plant are very small or too close together.
Do not choose a big pot
Attention: many commit this mistake! The new pot should not be too big. It is sufficient if it is 3 to 5 cm wider than the previous pot. African violets thrive well in too small a space.
On the other hand, if the African violet has too much space available, they put all energy into their root growth and their leaves. As a result, they no longer bloom. On top of that, you should choose a pot with vent holes!
Here we go!
The repot itself is not a problem:
How to correctly remove damaged leaves
Before the African Violet comes into the new pot, it should be checked for damaged leaves. If you notice such leaves, tear them sideways with a jerk. Do not cut it off! As a result, stick residues stick to which fungi and bacteria can settle and can make the plant sick.
Tips & Tricks
Do not leave your African Violet unattended when repotting if you have cats! The plant is poisonous for these animals!