No, African violets do not produce seeds. They are propagated by leaf cuttings or by division of the root system.
African violets do produce seeds, but they are not the same as the seeds of other plants. The African violet produces seeds that are very small and dust-like. These seeds are spread by the wind and can travel long distances.
How do you collect African violet seeds?
The pod is the seed-bearing structure in flowering plants. After the flowers are pollinated, the ovules develop into seeds inside the ovary. The ovary wall thickens and forms the pod.
If the pod forms, it takes about two months for it to fully mature. After two months, remove the pod from the plant and carefully crack it open to harvest the seeds.
African Violet seeds are very, very small. The biggest challenge is dealing with the nearly microscopic seeds. Start these perennial houseplants at any time of year, as long as the ambient room temperature is steadily in the range of 20-27°C, (68-80°F).
Do African violets make seed pods
A developing seed pod can be observed as a swelling at the base of the flower after the petals have faded and dried up. The seed pod should be left on the violet until it has turned brown and is completely dry, as well as the stem that supports it.
African violets are popular houseplants that can be grown from seed, but only a few varieties will come true from seed. Flowering plants can be produced from leaf cuttings or seeds in about 10 months under good growing conditions.
Where is the seed of the African violet?
This is the glassine envelope that contains the seeds. You can see in the bottom corner here that there are more seeds in the envelope than when I first got it. I’m going to plant them all and see what happens!
African violets are a beautiful and popular houseplant. They are relatively easy to grow from seed, but there are a few things to keep in mind. First, sprinkle your seeds on top of a damp, peat-based potting mix. Keep them warm and humid, and light them with a grow lamp or bright, indirect sunlight. You should see tiny seedlings after 2-3 weeks. After a month or two, they should be tall enough to transplant into individual pots. With a little care, you can enjoy these lovely plants for many years.
Are violets self seeding?
Violets are best started from fresh seed. Sow the seed in pots filled with seed raising mix and keep moist until seedlings emerge. Once the seedlings have germinated, thin them out so that only the strongest plants remain. Violets will also self-sow and you can collect the seed by placing small mesh bags over the developing seed pods.
Generally, you should expect to see the first blooms on African violets grown from seeds 6 to 9 months after sowing. The time that it takes depends on the environment. African violets with proper amounts of watering, light, and temperature tend to develop sooner.
How can I tell if my African violet is male or female
Africian violets are a type of flower that can have either single or multi-colored petals. They also have male and female plants that are completely separate from each other.Female plants tend to have a lighter color down the middle of the leaf, while male plants do not.Looking after African violets isn’t complicated, but there are a few things to keep in mind.Water them regularly, but make sure the soil is dry before watering again. too much water can lead to root rot, which can kill the plant.African violets also like a lot of light, but direct sunlight canburn their leaves, so it’s best to place them near a window where they will get indirect light.
Violets are a beautiful and popular flower that many people enjoy. They can spread by underground rhizomes and may form vegetative colonies. Additionally, they spread by seed. Flowers near the soil surface that never really open are called cleistogamous or non-opening, self-pollinating, and they shoot seeds out to establish a new colony away from the parent.
Do African violets only bloom once?
African violets are beloved by many for their ability to bloom nearly year-round with proper care. Each healthy flower will last two to three weeks, and a happy plant can continue producing new blossoms regularly for 10 to 12 months out of the year.
African violets and rex begonias are both easy to propagate from leaf cuttings. Simply take a whole leaf (or even just a part of one) and stick it in a pot of soil. Because detached leaves will wilt quickly, it’s important to have your pot of soil ready before taking the cutting.
How many times a year do African violets bloom
African violets are wonderful houseplants that can bloom nearly year-round if you provide the correct conditions. Expect your African violets to bloom 10-12 months each year, with each individual bloom lasting for 2-3 weeks.
African violets are easily propagated by leaf cuttings. To do this, select a firm, healthy leaf and cut it off with a sharp knife. Leave 1 to 1½ inches of the leaf stem (petiole) attached to the leaf blade. Fill a pot with a moistened 50:50 mix of vermiculite and coarse sand. Put the leaf cutting in the pot, making sure that the petiole is buried in the potting mix. Water the potting mix and place the pot in a warm, light place. The leaf cutting will soon develop roots and new leaves, and can be transplanted into a larger pot when it has outgrown its current one.
How do African violet plants reproduce?
African violets are known for their ability to produce new plants from crowns or rosettes. These can be carefully detached from the mother plant and potted up separately to create new plants. To do this, gently remove the clump of plants from the pot and carefully pull away the additional crowns, each with as many roots as possible.
African violets need bright, indirect sunlight to bloom well. Too little sunlight causes them to stretch for the light and produce few or no flowers; too much sun can burn the leaves. An east-facing window is ideal, especially with a sheer curtain to block the sun’s harshest rays.
Warp Up
Yes, African violets do produce seeds.
African violets live for approximately 2-3 years and during that time they will produce seeds. After they have produced seeds, they will die.
