My Collection of NOID african violets

NOID semi- / miniature African violets

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#2 #3 #4 ...to be updated soon NOID Standard / large African violets #1

#2 #3 more pics coming soon

Propagation of African Violet - by Leaf

My NOID miniature AVs - very floriferous

Propagation of my miniature African Violet (A.V.) [non-chimera A.V. only]

• Cut a healthy leaf from the African violet (A.V.)
• Or use a leaf which is broken off from the A.V.
• Shorten the leaf petiole to about 1 inch
• Always cut the petiole at 45o

• Place the leaf into a pre-moistened gravel [perlite + hydroponic lecca + vermiculite; 1 part each]

• Envelope the leaf cutting with a clear plastic bag [to provide a high humidity]
• Place the enveloped leaf cutting at a cool area with the fluorescent lighting
• Ensure the gravel constantly moist at all times; check regularly for disease [eg. fungus / mildew, etc] or pests
• Wait for 2-4 weeks for root formation and another 2-4 weeks for plantlets

• Once tiny roots are formed, feed the leaf cutting with diluted A.V. fertilizer [1/10 dilution]

After 4 weeks (pic taken at 15Aug'09)

After 5 weeks (pic taken at 23Aug'09) ...to be updated soon :)