Propagating African Violets- Potting my first African violet babies

In October and November, I started propagating my very first African violet leaves. Now some of those babies are ready for separation! In this video, I'll separate African violet babies for the very first time and get them ready to live on their own as brand new plants.

In a hurry? Here's some timestamps:

03:30- Choosing cups for av babies
05:05- The best time to separate av babies
07:23- What is wick watering?
09:43- Choosing and preparing wicks
12:10- Preparing cups for av babies
14:40- Separating Texas Stardom
20:40- Separating Degas
23:51- Separating Wrangler's Spanish Cavalier
27:45- Separating Maine (multiple babies!)
35:25- Protecting newly separated babies
36:45- Replanting mother leaves

[meldoeshernails]

What a wonderful video for a brand new person that just recently got her first african Violet!! Thanks for all the great information!

[jessiearies]

I enjoyed watching your vids. You get us real close to see what is involved in starting new African Violet plants. The quality of the vids. you do is exceptional! Thanks!

[malissastovall]

This was just what I needed to know regarding planting babies. You were clear snd to the point. Thanks so much!

[kathrynmulroy]

I just found you! You are now my go to for my violets! Very interesting!

[cherylhunt]

Great video! I will be attempting this soon and watching you go through this is giving me a lot more confidence that I can do it too 😊. Love your videos!

[elainelee]

I go to the store where they sell restaurant supply and get the plastic ketchup to go containers to put my minnie babies and they do great. I also put my babies in an egg carton so they will get a good root ball then put them in a small cup. They are doing good.

[maryprysock]

I am so glad to find your videos as they are so informative. I enjoy watching and listening to your videos. I would love to see your AV trailers and the minnies. Thank you.

[PlannerandDooneyGirl]

Your video's are my go to learning video's for African violets. I hope you continue to post

[Gc]

Fantastic video! Thanks for all the very important tips and procedures. I just started propagating, and finally saw babies sprouting! Now I know what to do next after they grow a bit more. You certainly have a wonderful crop! That’s because you give them so much love and TLC❤️. Thanks again. Wish me luck! ☘️

[ceahorse]

Really great video! Always had good luck growing AV's but when I found 6 beautiful minis on sale I wanted to try repotting with wicks. Thanks for the excellent tips!

[lill]

Thanks so much for the clear video. It’s been so helpful ❤

[onLYbyM]

Could you please make a video about the potting/soil mix? We don't have African Violet specific mix sold here.

[michelerokes]

Great video! I'm new at it also and will be transplanting a multi-crown start today also.

[_Pelagikos]

Where are you in Hampton roads? I'm in Gloucester and I have been searching for a group. I love the way you present your videos, like real talk. Have been watching several of your posts! I've been looking for local meetups and just can't seem to find any in our area. 😊👍🌸
I love how meticulous you are!

[edwardmorgan]

When you planted the mother leaf there at the end, wouldn't it of been better to leave the old roots on? I was just wondering. Great video, you did great!

[taniyah]

hello! i recently found your channel and i love it! do you think you can make a video of your african violet propagation setup?

[tracey]

Hay I love this channel and I’m mad about African violets! I live in Australia and don’t see the variety you have so beautiful I love Texas stardom ❤️ because you are in an African violet group do you know if the US can ship leaves over to Australia? Thanks for the info on propagation 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[RayThompson-hj]

When you have one in a new container show us the container where the wick gets it’s water

[arlettatrammell]

Can someone tell me why you have to separate the babies from the mother plantlet why can't they just stay in the same pot and continue to grow

[lujuanaolsen]

Do you rinse the powder off of the Perlite before mixing with the soil?