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African Violets

17 years ago

I was given an African Violet that has grown a long stem or 'trunk" between soil and leaves. . actually growing out of the pot. How can I get this plant to look normal with leaves on top of the pot rather than at the end of a long winding trunk? Is there anyway to cut off that trunk? Will it produce roots?

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fred_hill
17 years ago
HI,
Yes your plant can be restarted and it will look wonderful again. I have spoken to groups on AV's and have prepared three sheets that I hand out. One of them is on rejuvinating plants. If you would like them, email me and I will send them to you. Meanwhile check out the pics I have posted on one of my neglected plants and it will show you what can be done.
Fred in NJ

Here is a link that might be useful: Operation Ness' Orange Pekoe.
Peggy Bishop_McVay
17 years ago
Fred, Thank you for the photos! I had planned to repot some of my aunts AV's this week. Now I know what they should look like.
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