Wilting flowers

10 years ago

As you can see, they began to wilt. One of them is gone for sure but it's not dry yet. It's getting colder here, but the lowest room temperature was only 26C. The other 2 pots are doing fine, one of them actually has just formed a new flower bud. Maybe I gave this pot too much water few days ago, which means it took 2.5 days for this effect to occur. I would appreciate if you guys could suggest possible causes of this and ways to fix it. Or perhaps it's only natural for them to wilt after this much of blooming.. Thanks for reading!

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irina_co

10 years ago

Each flower has its life expectancy... usually the longest are the ones that have some green in them, the ones that have have good substance last longer than the tender delicate ones. Actually 26C is 78F - so your American buddies can feel it - and I think it is on a high side for AVs. They pass the bloom faster. I think it is the most possible cause for them to go start wilting earlier than usual.

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vk17
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10 years ago
I thought perennial means flowers that never wilt if conditions are met (not a botanist). I see they have a short lifespan.
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irina_co
10 years ago
A perennial plant or simply perennial is a plant that lives for more than two years. The term is often used to differentiate a plant from shorter-lived annuals and biennials. Wikipedia

The lifespan of the flower is definitely shorter - depends on the genetics, conditions and if is already pollinated. Flowers with green edges - we all love 'Frozen i Time' will last over a month. Orchid growers keep their greenhouses protected from pollinators - one bee - and the flower that should last for months - will wilt in a day...Why waste energy and continue attracting pollinators after a pollination already happened.
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Rosie1949
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Irina is right. Your plant did its job. Grew, bloomed and then the bloom died to make room for more!

Annuals grow, live and totally die in one season.

Perenniels grow bloom and come back again in the case of garden plants but just continuously live if it is an indoor potted plant! They could eventually die in one season or more if conditions are not right, but by definition they keep going. And they may take a rest between blooming cycles (in the case of indoor plants).

I love that color and the plant looks good! Does your violet have a name? Do you have others? Rosie
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vk17
Original Author
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
They're my only roommates at the moment. I got them from mother. Whilst I thank them for their existence on a daily basis, I haven't given them names. I think African Violets is a decent name as it is. My dearest friend lives in North Africa.

I don't plan to get any more plants because where I live sucks and is almost a torture for plants, like most modern apartments or "human cages" as I call it. I prefer plants to live in nature.
irina_co
10 years ago
Oh Boy...With time your house situation will improve and you will have more ...plants, cats...lizards if you want. African Violets are hybrids, they are bred and selected so they can comfortably live with people - and they will not be able to survive in a wild... It is like kicking the Chihuahua out of the door saying - fend for yourself. You share your space, your air, your water, your food - and your plant and animal buddies will reward you with their companionship... turning the apartment - into a home.

Loving nature outside and taking care of your plants inside - goes side by side...I like my blue spruce...outside.