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What time of year to buy African violets? They thrive in most interior settings, provide nearly continuous color, and are inexpensive to purchase. As we await the upcoming growing season, winter is an ideal time of the year to start (or add to) an African violet collection. As its name implies, African violet is native […]

What is the best place for an African violet? Preparation. African violets are best grown in pots and they will need a bright spot indoors (away from direct sunlight that can burn their leaves) or a warm, sheltered spot outdoors. Remember they are not frost tolerant and prefer a fairly consistent temperature of 15-26 degrees

How large can African violets get? Size: African violets generally span from 6 to 18 inches (15-45 cm) in both height and width, depending on the cultivar and growing conditions. Too little light can cause African violets not to bloom well. They prefer bright, indirect sun. Too little sunlight causes them to stretch for the

What to do with paperwhites after they bloom in water? Mike shows us what to do once they are done blooming! Steps: 1) Stop watering them and let them dry out! Cut the roots of the bottom and the leaves off the top. Store in a dark, cool space. There is a simple way to

Do paperwhites have a scent? Paperwhite narcissus are the cilantro of the flower world. While some people can’t get enough of their heady fragrance, to others they smell like a cross between dirty socks and cat pee. Like daffodils, paperwhites are a type of narcissus. But these are tender bulbs, native to frost-free regions of

What zone are paperwhites in? GROWING PAPERWHITES OUTDOORS In warm climates (zones 8 to 11), paperwhites are a great alternative to daffodils, jonquils, and other members of the Narcissus genus that require a period of cold weather in order to bloom outdoors. Plant the bulbs anytime in the fall or early winter for blooms the

Do paperwhites grow back every year? Even in warm climates, paperwhites are usually treated as annuals. The bulbs require hot, dry summers in order to produce a good show of flowers the following year. For this reason, they are considered perennials only in Southern California and parts of Texas. Keep a close eye on watering.

What do you do with paperwhites after they bloom? Like most bulbs that are forced for indoor flowers, paperwhites should be discarded after they finish blooming. In warm climates, where temperatures don’t go below 20°F, paperwhite bulbs may be planted outdoors in late fall for blooms in late winter. Plant the bulbs about 6 deep

When should paperwhite bulbs be planted? Paperwhites can be grown any time of year as long as they aren’t subject to frost. The plants will be more compact and flowers will last longer when kept slightly below room temperature at around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Bulbs can sprout at lower temperatures of 45 or 50 degrees.

Should canna bulbs be soaked before planting? canna lily seeds should be soaked prior to planting. Cannas will produce an abundance of seeds that are small black pellets but easy to handle. canna lily seeds have a very hard outer shell and should be soaked in water for 12-24 hours in order to improve germination