| Description: |
Long spiny leaves in a flattened rosette. Flowers are not showy. |
| Environment: |
Suitable for the home or a greenhouse |
| Lighting Needs: |
Does best in bright indirect sunlight coming from the South/East/West |
| Soil Type: |
Use a GOOD rich potting soil (a soil that retains water yet drains well), such as an African violet mix. If you want to mix your own take:
2 parts garden soil, 2 parts humus (leaf mold), 1 part coarse sand or perlite, 1 part rinsed aquarium charcoal chips and a little fine grade fir bark.
Always use a pot with a hole.
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| Watering: |
Drench the soil and let it become moderately dry between waterings. Use warm water. |
| Fertilizer: |
Feed monthly spring through fall with a water soluble fertilizer. This can also be absorbed through the leaves, so it may be applied when misting. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to mealy bugs and scale. Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse. |
| Propagation: |
Offsets with roots attached
in the spring.
Using a sharp knife remove the offset with roots from the mother plant. Pot it in its regular mix.
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| Gardening Tips & Care: |
Cut off flowers after they die and make sure the plant has good ventilation. Water should be kept in the cup of the plant.
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