How to do it (African violet)

Which methods of propagation are suitable for rotary crops?

You can depending on Art Of their Twist fruit Cut leaf or head cuttings. Head cuttings can only be cut from stem-forming velvet bells. Choose a healthy shoot about seven to ten centimeters long. Defoliate it and leave only the top pair of leaves. Put the shoots one at a time in small pots with a mixture of peat and sand.

To get leaf cuttings, cut off a healthy leaf and cut it across into three to four pieces. You put the cut edges in Growing substrate,(€ 12.99 at Amazon *) about an inch deep. For better stability, you can support the leaf cuttings with wooden matches or toothpicks. The cuttings need approx. five weeks until small plants form. A division of the leaf along the central leaf axis increases the chances of success.

How should I care for the cuttings?

Every type of cuttings should be placed in a warm and light place, but not in direct sunlight. Keep the substrate evenly moist. However, it must not be wet, otherwise the cuttings could rot or go moldy. You can repot the young plants as soon as they are about seven centimeters tall.

The twist fruit is not hardy. Like the adult velvet bells, the young plants are also sensitive to cold, drafts and direct sunlight. Temperatures below 13 ° C can certainly cause damage. If the temperatures rise above about 24 ° C, you should increase the humidity, preferably with a humidifier. Spraying the plant is unsuitable for the rotary fruit, as the leaves are sensitive to moisture.

The essentials in brief:

• Cut leaves into 3 to 4 parts for leaf cuttings
• Head cuttings approx. Cut 7 to 10 cm long
• Use only healthy parts of the plant for cuttings
• Keep the substrate evenly moist
• Avoid getting wet - risk of mold!