My mom and I both have numerous violets, and they do well! I was surprised nothing was said about propagation - it's so simple! Take a "mama leaf" from the middle ring of leaves and stick it in moist soil. Cover with a small jar to make a green house, and before long, and new plant should grow! One leaf I had grew 6 baby plants all at once! (If you use a "grandma leaf" from the outside edge, it's much slower to grow a new plant, or may do nothing at all.)
Also, I get mine to bloom by watering with eggshell water. Boil eggshells in water for 10 - 20 minutes, then strain and cool. Use the water on your violets. Works amazingly well! My mother in law also says to feed them a bit of sugar.
My mom and I both have numerous violets, and they do well! I was surprised nothing was said about propagation - it's so simple! Take a "mama leaf" from the middle ring of leaves and stick it in moist soil. Cover with a small jar to make a green house, and before long, and new plant should grow! One leaf I had grew 6 baby plants all at once! (If you use a "grandma leaf" from the outside edge, it's much slower to grow a new plant, or may do nothing at all.)
Also, I get mine to bloom by watering with eggshell water. Boil eggshells in water for 10 - 20 minutes, then strain and cool. Use the water on your violets. Works amazingly well! My mother in law also says to feed them a bit of sugar.