30.07.2024
Methods for Propagating African Violet from a Leaf
- Choose a Healthy Leaf: Select a healthy leaf from the mother plant.
- Cut the Leaf: Use clean scissors to cut the leaf at its base.
- Trim the Stem: Trim the stem to 2-5 cm and remove excess tissue.
- Prepare the Substrate: Prepare moist substrate or vermiculite.
- Insert the Stem: Insert the stem into the medium.
- Maintain Humidity: Maintain humidity by misting or covering with a plastic bag.
- Place in a Warm, Bright Location: Place the leaf in a warm, bright location, away from direct sunlight.
- Keep the Substrate Moist: Keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged.
- Wait for Development: Wait for roots and new shoots to develop.
- Transplant New Plants: Transplant the new seedlings into individual pots.
- Care for Adult African Violets: Care for them as you would mature African violets.
Be patient; it may take weeks for growth to appear.