Download or read book African Violets Back to the Basics written by Melvin J. Robey and published by Author House. This book was released on 2006-12-20 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever had a question on how to grow African violets but could not find the answer? Now your dilemma is solved and you will be able to quickly find the information for which you are looking. With this book in your hands you will no longer have to guess when it comes to growing beautiful African violets, crowned with dozens of gorgeous blossoms. The primary theme of Mel Robey’s third book on African violets is: Getting Back to the Basics. The reader will find answers to 250 of the most common questions the author has been asked since the publication of his first book on these popular houseplants. He combines a unique knowledge of horticulture with an easy to understand writing style. 250 Questions and their answers are covered in ten chapters Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Getting To Know Your Plants Chapter 3 Plant Food Essential For Healthy Plants Chapter 4 Potting Mixtures: Key To Being Successful Chapter 5 Containers For Growing Beautiful African Violets Chapter 6 Proper Watering Techniques Important Chapter 7 Those Ugly Pests: Insects, Diseases, and Other Unsightly Problems Chapter 8 Propagation Is Easy Chapter 9 The Environment Around Your Plants Chapter 10 Light: Its Role In A Plant’s Life Glossary You will find answers to questions such as: •What can be done to solve the problem after a white, salty crust has formed on the potting soil surface and rim of the pot? •Does the type of fertilizer I use have any influence on how well my African violets bloom? •Are there any simple ways to sterilize my potting mixture? •If you could pick one problem that causes African violets the most trouble, what would it be? •Why are the flower buds on my African violet dropping off before they open? This is very discouraging!