Sweet, isn’t it? I love African Violets. June, 6, 2007, when our Jack Russell “Reggie” passed away, a sweet neighbor gave us a beautiful violet. The violet florished for years. Then it started to droop seriously. We just repotted it, so I am hopeful. But I have been on the lookout for another. I used to see them everywhere. Grocery stores, Lowes, but all of a sudden… nowhere. Well, one of those sick days last week when Fred was running to the store he ran by Hyam’s Nursery on James Island (SC), and found this. Someone came in and bought every large one, but they had these small ones, and they’re beautiful. He bought a self watering pot which is beautiful, but how do you use it? Do you leave water in it? How much? If not how often do you water? I watered my old one once a week (setting it in a container with water so it could soak in from the bottom)…
It’s a beauty! Thank you Fred!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
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Sorry you are still under the weather… But how nice your being given flowers! LOVE having flowers around. I believe those self watering containers are just as you suggested. You leave water in bottom of outter container and plant absorbs from bottom when it gets dry…. At least that’s what I do with a maidenhair fern…. Best to absorb rather than pour on top.
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Thanks Susan, am feeling much better, am posting photos from last week while we have company in town ;) In regards to this self watering container… should i be sure there is always water in the bottom, or add water once a week for it to absorb? That’s where I’m a bit fuzzy, ha ha… Have a great week!
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So beautiful, grandma FIDLER always had violets and she watered just the bottom too. Brings back sweet memories. Lv mom
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I remember! They were by the back door… Lots of them! Always beautiful!! Xoxo, me
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