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Easy Steps For propagating african violets 

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Cleaning and disinfecting your tools will help keep your plants bacteria and disease free.

CLEAN YOUR TOOLS

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Be sure to choose a healthy leaf that will propagate a new and healthy plant.

CHOOSE YOUR LEAF

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With your clean tool, take your chosen leaf and trim it off at the crown of the plant.

REMOVE THE LEAF

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Start with a combination of equal parts coconut coir and perlite, then throw in a few handfuls of vermiculite for additional drainage.

PREPARE THE SOIL

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Press the base of the leaf cutting into the soil, making sure the rest of the leaf is above the soil.

START PLANTING

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Creating a warm, humid environment will help promote root growth.

PROPER PLACEMENT

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