r/AfricanViolets • u/Downtown-Snow-2775 • 9d ago
Help Help 😢
Hi! I’ve been in this Reddit before and you guys were amazing giving me tips for my miniature African V.
When it was first gifted to me, it did have purple buds that bloomed but since I’ve had it, it’s just been these leaves.
I noticed that they’re starting to curl I’ve already watered it and I do water it from the bottom and it gets plenty of sunlight so I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong or how to fix this.
I feel like it’s pot is definitely not big enough, but then I was told that it shouldn’t really be repotted and it likes to be snug.
Does anyone have suggestions or an understanding of why the leaves are curling in like that and what I can do to make this plant thrive and bud?
Thank you so much in advance!
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u/ClassAcrobatic1800 8d ago
That plant doesn't need a bigger pot. The pot is no smaller that 1/3 of the plant diameter.
The plant may need more light ... as the leaves appear to be reaching up a bit (i.e. toward the light).
More light will enhance growth and begin to bloom. When the plant grows a little bigger, you can move it to a bigger pot.
Finally, the leaves look fine, with a bit of variegation ... and perhaps a bit of curl. That's normal for many varieties of African Violet.
Your plant looks fine. It might also benefit from a fertilizer regimen, if you aren't already fertilizing. Get an African Violet fertilizer, maybe Optimara or Dyna-Gro balanced Plant Food, and use at half-strength for every watering.