{"product_id":"daltons-african-violet-mix","title":"Daltons African Violet Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelp your African violets thrive with Daltons African Violet Mix. This open, free-draining mix is specially formulated for African violets and contains controlled-release fertiliser to feed plants for up to 8–9 months. It has a slightly acidic pH and also contains TrichoProtection® to support healthy plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited for all growing situations including pots, containers, and garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for growing African Violets, Streptocarpus, Gloxinias and other Gesneriads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from sustainable and renewable resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains Osmocote Exact® controlled release fertilisers to feed plants for up to 8 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains Trichodry® - the friendly fungus - which helps prevent root and bulb damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains New Zealand pine bark fines and fibre, as well as coco fibre for maximum water retention and root development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains Daltons Pumice for ideal aeration and a wetting agent for efficient re-wetting and water usage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repot violets about once a year, or when the leafless portion at the bottom of the stem is about 3-4cm long. A pot should be 1\/3 the diameter of the plant. When potting African Violets, take care to set the plant so that the bottom set of leaves is just above the surface and the soil is firmly pressed around it. Gently remove the plant from the pot. Trim off one or two rows of leaves, leaving a wheel of leaves around the top few leaves. Gently firm in new soil around the plant and water well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e African Violets require a warm temperature of 16-21°C with humidity at 40-60%. Avoid draughts and any sudden changes in temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositioning of Pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not place African Violets in direct sunlight. Medium to bright light will be sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate plants growing in natural light by turning them 90° each day to avoid lopsided growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not over-water. Allow surface of potting mix to become touch dry before watering and use tepid, not cold water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen watering African Violets, avoid getting water on the crowns and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfrican Violets should be routinely watered from the bottom. Place pot into shallow dish of water for about 20 minutes, discard excess water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfrican Violets will benefit from being occasionally watered from the top, using warm water, as this will wash away any salts that may accumulate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Daltons Landscape Supplies","offers":[{"title":"5L bag","offer_id":67709140533350,"sku":"DAAFRV05","price":7.35,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6588\/2982\/files\/AfricanVioletbag5LvisflatBsm.jpg?v=1792464449","url":"https:\/\/daltonslandscapes.co.nz\/products\/daltons-african-violet-mix","provider":"Daltons Landscape Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}