Propagate African violets for free into a big pot, they bloom in a few months and flower continuously through all four seasons

African violet is also called African violet (Saintpaulia). Its plant is small and delicate, its flower colors are full and varied, and it can bloom in all four seasons, which is why it is loved by many flower growers.

For those who want to grow African violets, there is really no need to buy potted plants or seeds to grow yourself; you only need a few African violet leaves to propagate a big pot of African violets.

Cut a few leaves from a friend, or pick up healthy leaves that have fallen in the pot, either works. Plant them as cuttings in a pot now, and before long they will bloom.

Choose leaves from healthy plants; do not choose leaves that are too old or new leaves that have just sprouted. Use a sharp tool to cut these healthy leaves off together with their petioles.

Note that for the cut leaves with petioles, the petiole should not be left too long, as this is not good for the leaves to take root and also easily makes them dry out, so cut the petiole down to about 2cm long, and the cut angle is best at 45 degrees.

In summer, when the weather is hot and stuffy, it is best to first let the cut wound on the leaves dry; if the wound has not healed before potting, it is very easy for it to rot from the stuffy heat, so after it dries, just transfer and insert it into the potting soil.

Insert the petiole end of the leaf into the potting soil to a depth of about 1/3, choose fertile, loose sandy soil, then place it in a cool, ventilated spot. Summer temperatures are high, so there is no need to cover the pot with a plastic bag to keep it warm; if the temperature is low, after cuttings are inserted, put a bag over the pot to keep them warm.

We can go to a pharmacy and buy some vitamin B, dissolve one tablet of vitamin B in water, pour it into a spray bottle, and spray the leaves, as this can promote rooting.

After that, water the potting soil 1~2 times a week, just so the potting soil does not dry out completely, and in about three to four weeks small shoots will grow.

If after rooting there are still no leaf shoots for a long time, we can sterilize a household sewing needle, then prick the root area a few times, as this can stimulate it to sprout.

Flower lovers who like African violets, come and try it; take cuttings now, and within a few months, you can grow a pot of African violets and enjoy the beautiful flowers.

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