On Wed, 27 Dec 2006 22:04:43 GMT, "Ray B"
wrote:

The three most common reasons for non-blooming a

1) Insufficient light
2) Insufficient food and water
3) Too much nitrogen

In the case of an overgrown, pot-bound plant, it is possible that the amount
of moisture/nutrient retention in the pot is limited by the mass of roots
blocking the flow of liquids to the medium. The result is a degree of
feeding deficiency, even if one waters and feeds the same as previously.


Following Ray's thoughts - some people have used the african violet
fertilizer called "Granny's Bloomers" for a feed this is low
Nitrogen(1-6-5). I have never used it. It is readily available in
the big boxes and garden centers, part of the reason for its usage.

What you do NOT want to have is lush dark green foliage. If your
getting really pretty dark green leaves you have too much nitrogen for
the amount of light your supplying. I would vote for a double whammy
of less nitrogen and more light.

If you heat the house (I don't remember hearing where you live) and
turn down the thermostat at night (most of us do to conserve $) you
will naturally have a drop in night time temp. Especially as it is
always cooler next to a window. I would not worry about the temp drop
unless you heat to 70 all night long.

Good Luck
SuE
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