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looking to add a pop of color and Life
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to your indoor space meet African
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Violets the Beloved house plants that
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have been stealing hearts for decades
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these Charming plants not only brighten
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up any corner with their stunning blooms
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but are also surprisingly easy to care
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for in today's video we'll dive into
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everything you need to know to grow and
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maintain African violence successfully
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from propagation tips to essential care
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let's get started size and appearance
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African Violets come in a variety of
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shapes and sizes making them perfect for
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any space they range from miniature
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varieties less than 6 in in diameter to
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large types that you can grow over 16 in
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wide these versatile plants also
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showcase an incredible array of flower
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colors and forms ensuring there's an
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African Violet for every style popular
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with hundreds of varieties available
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choosing the perfect African violet can
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be a delightful challenge some of the
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most popular include pixie blue Persian
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Prince and optimara rose quartz whether
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you prefer delicate pastels or bold
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vibrant Hues there's a variety that's
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just right for you propagation
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techniques propagating African Violets
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is simpler than you might think you can
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grow them from seeds or Leaf cuting when
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using seeds create a light soil mix with
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Pete vermiculite and grass sand and
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ensure a warm room temperature from 18
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to 24° C from Leaf cuting select the
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healthy Leaf dip the stem in rooting
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hormone and plant it in moist soil in
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just a few weeks you'll see roots and
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New Growth emerge choosing the right
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container the right container is key to
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growing healthy African Violets
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miniature varieties thrive in pots
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around 5 to 6 in deep while standard
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types need a container at least 8 to 10
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in wide choose clay plastic or ceramic
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pots to support Healthy Growth care
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Essentials caring for African violets is
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all about balance use a light loose soil
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mix of Pete Moss vermiculite and peite
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water the plant from the base and keep
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the soil consistently moist but never
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soggy for light place your plant near a
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bright indirect light source like a
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south or west facing window or
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supplement with fluorescent lights if
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needed fertilizing tips to keep your
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African violet blooming beautifully use
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a phosphorous Rich fertilizer such as
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153015 at one4 strength every time you
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water watch for signs like dull Leaf
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color or or reduce flowering to know
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when your plant needs a nutrition boost
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troubleshooting and pests even with the
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best care pest-like cichan mites can
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pose a challenge dispose of affected
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plants to protect others and use
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insecticides as a preventive measure
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keep an eye out for common issues like
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powdery mildew and rot and ensure good
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air circulation to keep your plants
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healthy African Violets are truly a joy
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to grow and care for with the we've
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shared today you're ready to create a
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vibrant indoor garden that will impress
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and Inspire don't forget to like
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subscribe and check out our other videos
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for more gardening inspiration thanks
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for watching and happy planting
