African Violets are one of the most amazing flowering plants, flourishing in darker shaded positions indoors. If using wick watering, ensure the wick is coiled in the base of the pot and protrudes through one of the drainage holes before adding any mixCarefully lift the plant to be potted from its existing pot. */ [CDATA[/* >*/ Hi I am using Micracle grow potting soil which has fertilizer for 6 months, have also bought Osmocote last week....is it o.k to use osmocote with Miracle grow potting soil which already has fertilizer or should i wait for 6 months and then use osmocote after fertilizer in potting soil is used....but by then growing season will end. Some gardening centers sell a soil mix designed specifically for African violets. Blended for the specific needs of African violets Sign Up. We have detected that JavaScript has been disabled in your browser. Certified to meet the Australian Standard for Premium potting mixes A premium quality, low salt potting mix specially formulated for African violets and their close relatives, as well as cyclamen. In this video, I talk about my experience with the potting mix types that I used to grow my African Violets, and share a potting mix recipe. Don’t let the pot stand in water and water when the top of the soil feels dry, using enough lukewarm water to run freely out through the drain holes. Visit your local store for the widest range of garden products. COVID-19 Update to Customers Customers can shop with us in-store or online with our Click & Deliver or Drive & Collect services. In this video, I make the first batch of my new African Violet potting mix using PRO-MIX BX, and share the potting mix recipe. Where you find a competitor's lower price on the same stocked item, we'll beat it by10%. It is enriched with Miracle-Gro plant food to help build a strong root system and promote healthy growth. See more of Solitaire African Violets & Gesneriads Inc. on Facebook. Customers can shop with us in-store or online with our Click & Deliver or Drive & Collect services. It includes Scotts Osmocote® that distributes nutrients and feeds for 6 months. Daltons African Violet Mix is an open, free-draining mix specially formulated for the needs of African Violets. A top of the range, premium quality potting mix for all types of plants and growing conditions. It includes Scotts Osmocote®, which distributes nutrients and … SAFETY INFORMATIONCAUTION: This product may cause staining of hard surfaces if wet. Scotts® & Lawn Builder™ are trademarks of OMS Investments, Inc. and are used under licence from OMS Investments, Inc. Find out how much you need for your garden. Potting Mixes, Composts, Mulches & Manures, Scotts Osmocote 10L African Violet Premium Potting Mix, Low salt formula prevents chemical burning on leaf tips, making this mix ideal for wick watering systems as well as conventional top watering, Include Coir, a renewable resource that replaces traditional peat in potting mixes while encouraging superior moisture retention, Boosted calcium and potassium which are essential for strong plants and stems and will encourage continuous flowering over many months. Osmocote® Indoor Plant Premium Potting Mix is ready to use straight from the bag with no further additives required. The mix drains better than regular potting soil and is slightly acidic as well. Ideal for growing African Violets, Streptocarpus, Gloxinias and other Gesneriads. Make sure the wick is wet before putting it into the reservoir, otherwise it may not work correctly, Place the pot in a sheltered spot away from direct spotlight for 5 days to allow the plant to settle and acclimatise before moving it to a permanent home, Potting mixes can be used at any time of the year, African Violet Potting Mix contains a balanced fertiliser up to 6 months - additional fertiliser may be required in time, depending on plant needs, Avoid allowing plants to dry out - plants should be watered immediately after potting and frequently enough to keep the potting mix moist (not wet), Plants should be re-potted with new potting mix when they have outgrown the pot or after 12-18 months. African violets and tropical plants are extremely particular when it comes to pH, as is Miracle-Gro African Violet and Tropical Plant Potting Mix. Make sure the wick is wet before putting it into the reservoir, otherwise it may not work correctlyPlace the pot or container in a sheltered position out of the direct sun for a few days to allow the plant to settle and acclimatise before moving back to its permanent homeFor a complete guide on how to use Scotts Osmocote® Professional African Violet & Cyclamen Mix, watch the video on this page and always check the packaging WHEN TO USEPotting mixes can be used at any time of the yearRepotting established pot plants is best done either in Spring or Autumn - avoid Winter or Summer as the extremes of temperature may stress plantsFlowering plants should be repotted after they have flowered - enjoy the blooms first! Contains controlled release fertiliser to feed for up to 5-6 months and has a slightly acidic pH. Low salt formula to prevent leaf tip burn and build up of salt crust when used in combination with wick watering. [CDATA[/* > [CDATA[/* > !! 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