Why...?

13 years ago

Now I know a lot of you will pass out from the shock of AV abuse when you see the photo, so I will ask my question first and quickly...

Why does each plant need to be potted individually?

This plant was grown from a leaf, but I left the babies attached to the mother leaf in the one pot until they flowered as I didn't know the colour, and didn't have enough space to repot a whole lot of plants I didn't want. Now it's grown flowers which I love, and it's doing so well cramped with its siblings in one pot that I'm not sure why I should repot it. It's owing better than news I have on their own.

PS...I left my mini in the photo as I grew that from leaf too, and love it as its so cute. I'm proud of it!

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missschultz
Original Author
13 years ago
That second last sentence should say its looking better than ones I have on their own. Oops!
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Whitelacey
13 years ago
Dear Miss,

The reason violets should be potted individually is to give them room to develop a proper rosette of leaves and to allow the flowers to grow above them into a crown. Also, if violets are to be shown, (which I don't think you're after), they must be grown as a single crown, except trailers. That said, these are really artificial ideals pursued by growers. If you are happy with the way your violets look and bloom, stay the course!

Linda
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missschultz
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks, Linda. So there's no detriment to the plant if I leave it. Phew!
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Whitelacey
13 years ago
No detriment at all. I have one violet that absolutely refudes to be grown as a single crown. Since it's a bloomer and lovely, I've decided to compromise. It grows as it wants and I keep it for the blooms. :)

Linda