Use a broadleaf killer that contains 2,4-D or Dicamba, and it will selectively kill the violets without damaging the grass. Another great wild violet herbicide is called Drive (quinclorac).

Leaves that do not have a petiole and are directly attached to the plant stem are called sessile leaves. Leaves also have stipules, small green appendages usually found at the base of the petiole.

3 to 4 weeks

If you’re wondering, “Can I propagate an African violet in water?”—the answer is YES! In fact, it’s quite simple. Fill a wide-mouthed container with lukewarm water.

Contrary to what you might have heard, African violets do not like to be root bound. They do, however, like to grow in the right shape and size pot. If you plant your violet in a pot that is as deep as it is wide, the roots will fill the diameter but will not get down to the lower part of the potting soil.

Deadhead African violets to encourage more blooms. African violets make useful flowering houseplants since they can bloom for up to nine months per year. They do need the other three months off as a rest period. As with any plant, proper care is essential to maximize both the plant’s health and blooms.

For best results, plant African violets in African violet pots, which are small (4- to 5-inch) ceramic or plastic self-watering containers. Growing plants in these pots will provide the proper amount of continuous moisture to the plants.

Violets are shallow rooted plants compared to other house plants and don’t need, and in fact, don’t do as well, when grown in large pots. Most experienced growers prefer squatty shaped pots called tubs for violets. A full grown African Violet rarely needs a pot larger than 4 or perhaps 4 1/2″.

The plants often develop multiple crowns, which can be split apart and used to propagate new plants. Division propagation creates mature African violet plants faster than other methods. However, they are susceptible to damage and must be handled with care to ensure success.

African violets are very easily propagated from leaf. Even inexperienced growers can quickly produce additional plants and expand their collection.

Standard African violet plants when fully mature range from 8-16 inches (20-40cm) in diameter across a single crown. The flowers on these plants can grow to 2 inches (5cm) across the petals and a single leaf blade can grow to 3 inches (7.5cm) in length.

African violets tolerate average indoor HUMIDITY; 40-60% is best. If your house is very dry, mist your violets lightly with room temperature water on a daily basis, but never late in the day or at night. Wash leaves occasionally with slightly warm water, blotting dry.

African violets can live a long time, as long as 50 years! To get them there, you need to provide good care which includes repotting African violets.

When they get ample indirect light, African violets grow well, stay healthy and produce abundant flowers. In too little light, they will have few or no flowers and will have leaves that become darker green and thin with long, weak stems. African violets are easily grown under artificial lights.

African violets need bright light to bloom, but cannot tolerate hot, direct sun because their leaves are easily scorched by intense light. Violets bloom best at temperatures from 65 to 75 degrees.

The bright purple flowers of this plant are energizing to feng shui practices and represent prosperity, making the African violet rich with vibes of good fortune.

With their fuzzy green leaves and stunning year-round flowers, African violets bloom in a range of lavenders, blues, pinks, reds, and white—depending on the variety. Both the plant and flowers are non-toxic to cats and dogs, making them perfect for those looking for a low-maintenance, blooming plant.

Mice are small, furry mammals whose refined palate is drawn to the sweet-tasting anthers of African Violets. Unlike Thrips, Earwigs or other insects which feed on the pollen of African Violets, mice will gnaw off the entire pollen sac, leaving little trace of its contents.

These ten flowers are safe for dogs, even though not exactly an ideal doggy snack. Many of these blossoms are edible and can make a colorful and tasty addition to a salad. Rose petals, violets, sunflower petals, pansies, snapdragons, and some marigolds can all be eaten raw, by dogs and people.

The 16 Most Common Poisonous Plants for Dogs

• #1 Sago Palm. These ornamental palms are popular in warmer climates and every part of it is toxic to dogs.
• #2 Tomato Plant. With summer comes tomato plants in the garden.
• #3 Aloe Vera.
• #4 Ivy.
• #5 Amaryllis.
• #6 Gladiola.
• #7 American Holly.
• #8 Daffodil.

without harm, but around 20 berries can cause death, so eating holly berries is a serious concern for children and pets. Though the berries are the part that is most commonly eaten, the bark, leaves, and seeds are toxic.

24 Plants That Can Kill Your Puppy

• Rhododendron / Azalea.
• Oleander.
• Sago Palm / Cardboard Palm.
• Autumn Crocus.
• Foxglove.
• Allium.
• Milkweed.
• Yew / Western Yew / Japanese Yew.

According to the University of Arkansas and Mid Town Animal Clinic, pampas grass when ingested can cause sickness or death. Dogs can have a varied reaction to the poisonous pampas grass such as vomiting, drooling diarrhea, seizures or coma. Pets that eat poisonous plants often hide from their owners when they feel bad.

Rous County Council’s Kim Curtis said under the Biosecurity Act it was still illegal to sell pampas grass on the NSW north coast even if it had been irradiated because it was impossible to tell which plants had been treated. “It gets in your nose and mouth, and there are so many other beautiful wild grasses.”

The biggest negative: Pampas grass is invasive in some climates, notably on the US West Coast and in Australia and New Zealand, where it is a rampant weed and crowds out native species and tree seedlings.