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Old 03-29-2011, 08:23 AM
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saf
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Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
Has anyone here ever grown an African violet from a leaf? My Grandma has an absolutely Beautiful purply- blue one.....would love to borrow a leaf and make a plant? Does it take a long time?!
Have grown lots. Very easy. Just break off a leaf with about an inch of stem. Bury stem up to leaf in half agricultural sand and half compost. Keep watered and on warm windowsill. Takes 4-6 weeks. Good luck.
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