tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823701322221784260.post8512659520254594663..comments2023-08-23T04:30:54.975-07:00Comments on LittleRedSaid.......: Ever Root an African Violet?LittleRedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00954384288938803824noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823701322221784260.post-73817652944820799432010-02-26T15:24:09.852-08:002010-02-26T15:24:09.852-08:00Hello Bee:)
Isn't it funny how other grandmoth...Hello Bee:)<br />Isn't it funny how other grandmothers did the same type of things. Thanks for stopping by......I can't wait for it to root now:) It's like reliving a little piece of history!LittleRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954384288938803824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823701322221784260.post-82387981675703619392010-02-26T02:04:50.059-08:002010-02-26T02:04:50.059-08:00Hi Little Red,
Yes, my Great Granny used to '...Hi Little Red,<br /><br />Yes, my Great Granny used to 'slip' cuttings of plants when we used to take her out to country estate houses for an afternoon. She would come home with a variety and try to do the same in a jam jar or yogurt pot. My Dad said he asked her what they were one day, and she said 'I don't know, we'll see when they grow'. She had a beautiful cottage garden and I remember it well. So far, I have spring bulbs just poking through the soil after the cold winter which puts a smile on my face as I know Spring is on its way.<br /><br />Bee xBeehttp://www.beeandbuzz.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823701322221784260.post-72563502211815722132010-02-24T16:31:06.450-08:002010-02-24T16:31:06.450-08:00Thanks Kate..
I have googled propagation of Africa...Thanks Kate..<br />I have googled propagation of African Violets and see some instruction for planting in soil and also for trying to root in water. I'm giving the water method a go, but am starting to wonder if the tap water here is chlorinated, if it needs to sit a while before using it or if this poor little leaf has a chance. I guess I'll figure it out eventually. If this doesn't work, I'll try it again in soil next time! Thanks for the tips, and I'll try my best:)LittleRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954384288938803824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823701322221784260.post-22974616246468830502010-02-24T14:00:09.490-08:002010-02-24T14:00:09.490-08:00I have had great success rooting the leaf by just ...I have had great success rooting the leaf by just dipping the end in rooting hormone and planting the stem directly into the soil. Don't overwater or it will rot. Good luck!Kate/Massachusettshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542166992446263952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823701322221784260.post-4921538867385362282010-02-24T11:52:37.957-08:002010-02-24T11:52:37.957-08:00Hi Crystal! Thanks for stopping by:) I too remembe...Hi Crystal! Thanks for stopping by:) I too remember feeling like we might get pulled into the room with the one way glass.....but it never bothered gramma:)LittleRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954384288938803824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823701322221784260.post-74047228949396605242010-02-24T10:32:29.582-08:002010-02-24T10:32:29.582-08:00This is too funny! My dear little grandmother woul...This is too funny! My dear little grandmother would do exactly the same thing - pinch a leaf while shopping!!! I remember being a little nervous as a kid that a store clerk would grab her by the arm and take her to the office! lol<br /><br />Nana loved all plants and like your grandmother, she was sensitive to the cost of things. She loved african violets (and many others) and had such a green thumb! As I recall, it took weeks for the little roots to grow big enough for the leaf to be transferred to a pot of soil, though these days they have special rooting soil that might allow you to do it right away. I'll bet an internet search would tell you for sure.<br /><br />Warmest wishes,<br />Crystal :-)Crystalhttp://beadhappilyeverafter.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823701322221784260.post-11654392657879391392010-02-24T09:17:25.044-08:002010-02-24T09:17:25.044-08:00Gramma's farm has always been one of my favour...Gramma's farm has always been one of my favourite places:) There was always so much to 'get into' there, and yes she was a very interesting person as well.LittleRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954384288938803824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823701322221784260.post-10119062450428446852010-02-23T12:34:31.770-08:002010-02-23T12:34:31.770-08:00The farm looks so beautiful and relaxing and your ...The farm looks so beautiful and relaxing and your grandma sounds like fun!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com