Hi pelen 23, welcome to African violets. So you receive bare root plants? OK you need to

1. Make sure you scrape the bare necks so the skins will be removed ( this is where the new roots will form).

2. Prepare your soil, make sure you add perlite so it's light and fluffy ( violets have fine roots so therefore like light soil)

3. Slightly moisten the soil with water.

4. Make sure you use small pots ( this will help prevent rot and your violets will grow roots more quickly)

5 add soil to fill the pots ( I normally add a bit of perlite to the bottom of the pot first)

6 make a hole in the pot using a marker or pencil or even your fingers.

7 place your plant in the hole, make sure it's not too deep, the bottom row of leaves should be just above the soil.

8. Use the back of spoon to gently shift the soil that it around the bare neck of the plant ( DON'T PRESS IN)

9. Add a bit more water, just a bit.

10. You can now place your plant in a CLEAR seal container.

This will ensure it has enough humidity to grow new roots.

Hope this was helpful. I am sure the experts will chip in. Happy Growing.

VELLETA

hi there thank you very much to you both. its bottoms leaves look very poorly today. is this normal? I put them in a clear bag as you said. how often do i need to water it ? will that be ok within a few weeks?I live in London -UK and heating is on i guess they wouldn't like it very much. Sorry for many question. I am normally an orchid grower, growing african violets like this pretty much new to me. I have baby african violets with roots. but it s the first time i am dealing with a crown

many thanks

Yes it's normal for the leaves to get a bit droopy.

DON'T WATER IT. It has no roots to take up the water so it will rot. That's why you cover it to help lock in moisture. As long as you keep it covered it won't need water for a while. VELLETA

Velleta Tardiel thank you very much for your prompt reply. I wont water it but the potting mix needs to be moist when the put the plants inside the plastic bag, right? and the violets will be using using the moisture in it until they settle? how long do i need to keep in the in the plastic bag for? sorry for all house questions? i wasn't really expecting a crown so i am a bit clueless.

Many thanks

Say about three week until you see the leaves perky and firm. Yes the potting mix should be slightly damp, that's what Irina and I had suggested in the previous posts.

I know your a bit unsure but trust me, follow the instructions that Irina and I suggested and in no time you will have a happy growing plant.

And don't worry about asking your questions we are all very HAPPY to help in any way we can.

And if at any point you are unsure we are right here :) VELLETA

Velleta Tardiel thank you for your help. i will definitely let you know how the plants progress in the next few weeks.