Methods to propagate African Violet from a leaf

  • Choose a healthy leaf from the mother plant.
  • Use clean scissors to cut the leaf at its base.
  • Trim the stem to 1-2 inches and remove excess tissue.
  • Prepare damp potting mix or vermiculite.
  • Insert the stem into the medium.
  • Maintain humidity by misting or covering with a plastic bag.
  • Place in a warm, bright spot away from direct sunlight.
  • Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
  • Wait for roots and new growth to develop.
  • Transplant new plantlets into individual pots.
  • Care for them like mature African violets.
  • Be patient; it may take weeks for growth to appear.

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