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African violet with no roots!
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Posted by joshp Qld Aust (My Page) on Fri, May 19, 06 at 2:52
| I've had an african violet in a pot for a few years. It's leaves are a healthy dark green, it's been growing and flowering fine.
The other day, however, I noticed that the thing has no roots! It's a plant sitting on the soil! What's going on here? Is this some weird african violet thing, or might the roots have been eaten by something?
If I repot it, should I bury the butt of the plant? |
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RE: African violet with no roots!
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- Posted by deejaus Melb.Vic. Aust (My Page) on
Sat, May 20, 06 at 23:22
| Sounds a bit strange that the plant still looks so healthy. I would imagine that it has some sort of root rot and it's apparent good health is not going to last. This can be caused by over-watering. I really don't know if you can save it or not. You might try taking some cuttings in case the plant dies. Cheers,
Dee. |
RE: African violet with no roots!
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- Posted by popi NSW Aust (My Page) on
Sun, May 21, 06 at 17:54
| African violets can root from their leaves. Just pop the leaf into some potting mix, should root then. I agree with Dee (that rhymes!) sounds like root rot to me. |
RE: African violet with no roots!
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| What a coincidence - I have the same problem. This particular plant is well over 20 years old, and like all African Violets develops a long tap root which curls around like a dog t**d, causing the whole thing to become lopsided and fall over. I took the plunge one time with another one and cut the root, and stuck it back in the pot. It whinged for a bit, but eventually came good. I have two other AVs, the youngest one is about 5 years old, but I think the old girl has had its chips, as I've definitely overwatered this time (I usually treat them with ignore). I wonder if that's some sort of record lifespan for an AV - we were given it around 1982-3. |
RE: African violet with no roots!
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- Posted by popi NSW Aust (My Page) on
Mon, May 22, 06 at 5:32
| Good on you Jennie, thats fantastic having an AV for that long, I'm impressed. I have always found them tricky to grow, too fidly for me. You must have a very green thumb! |
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