<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" > <channel> <title> Comments on: How Often To Change African Violet Potting Soil Mix & Why? </title> <atom:link href="https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/</link> <description>African Violet Houseplants</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 21:05:01 +0000</lastBuildDate> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1</generator> <item> <title> By: What To Do When Bringing Home A New African Violet Plant? – Baby Violets </title> <link>https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-2923</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[What To Do When Bringing Home A New African Violet Plant? – Baby Violets]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2023 16:54:51 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.babyviolets.com/?p=4677#comment-2923</guid> <description><![CDATA[[…] How Often To Change African Violet Potting Soil Mix & Why? […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[…] How Often To Change African Violet Potting Soil Mix & Why? […]</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: What Pot Size To Use For African Violet Plants? – Baby Violets </title> <link>https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-2909</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[What Pot Size To Use For African Violet Plants? – Baby Violets]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2023 13:02:33 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.babyviolets.com/?p=4677#comment-2909</guid> <description><![CDATA[[…] How Often To Change African Violet Potting Soil Mix & Why? […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[…] How Often To Change African Violet Potting Soil Mix & Why? […]</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: African Violet Soil / Potting Mix – Baby Violets </title> <link>https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-2829</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[African Violet Soil / Potting Mix – Baby Violets]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:08:44 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.babyviolets.com/?p=4677#comment-2829</guid> <description><![CDATA[[…] How Often To Change African Violet Potting Soil Mix & Why? […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[…] How Often To Change African Violet Potting Soil Mix & Why? […]</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: babyviolets </title> <link>https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-2343</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[babyviolets]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 21:45:38 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.babyviolets.com/?p=4677#comment-2343</guid> <description><![CDATA[In reply to <a href="https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-2316">Neil</a>. Thank you Neil, absolutely agree when working with large quantities and if you are exposed to perlite mixing / handling for extended periods of time. BV]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-2316">Neil</a>.</p> <p>Thank you Neil, absolutely agree when working with large quantities and if you are exposed to perlite mixing / handling for extended periods of time. BV</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Neil </title> <link>https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-2316</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Neil]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:18:29 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.babyviolets.com/?p=4677#comment-2316</guid> <description><![CDATA[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perlite#Occupational_safety Occupational safety As perlite contains silicon dioxide, goggles and silica filtering masks are recommended when handling large quantities.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perlite#Occupational_safety" rel="nofollow ugc">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perlite#Occupational_safety</a></p> <p>Occupational safety<br /> As perlite contains silicon dioxide, goggles and silica filtering masks are recommended when handling large quantities.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: babyviolets </title> <link>https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-1967</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[babyviolets]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 19:08:34 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.babyviolets.com/?p=4677#comment-1967</guid> <description><![CDATA[In reply to <a href="https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-1965">Karen</a>. Hello Karen, thank you for your question. Yes, you are correct, the ratio is 50:50 (soil : perlite). So 1 cup AV soil and 1 cup perlite. I would also add a thin layer of perlite at the bottom of your pot and then add your soil mix on top. Hope this helps, BV]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-1965">Karen</a>.</p> <p>Hello Karen,</p> <p>thank you for your question. Yes, you are correct, the ratio is 50:50 (soil : perlite). So 1 cup AV soil and 1 cup perlite. I would also add a thin layer of perlite at the bottom of your pot and then add your soil mix on top. Hope this helps, BV</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Karen </title> <link>https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-1965</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Karen]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2022 20:51:53 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.babyviolets.com/?p=4677#comment-1965</guid> <description><![CDATA[I use Miracle Gro AV soil. My question is what is the ratio of this soil and perlite? 50:50? I have babies I need to plant so want to start them off healthy. Thank you very much for sharing your expertise.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I use Miracle Gro AV soil. My question is what is the ratio of this soil and perlite? 50:50? I have babies I need to plant so want to start them off healthy. Thank you very much for sharing your expertise.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: babyviolets </title> <link>https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-1490</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[babyviolets]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:34:33 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.babyviolets.com/?p=4677#comment-1490</guid> <description><![CDATA[In reply to <a href="https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-1488">Steven Ukasick</a>. Hello Steven, thank you for your question. Happy to hear the blog posts have been useful. When repotting into a same sized container, any old soil attached to the roots should be kept. The roots shouldnt be disturbed too much, you can remove excess soil from bottom of the pot, top of the pot and any excess stuck to the root ball. But closer to the roots, the soil should be left alone. If you have a large root ball taking up all the space in the pot, you can trim the lower / side roots, to reduce the size of the root ball. Then can re-pot. I have personally not washed off the old soil, it may make the roots soggy and cold. Its best to moisten your new soil, then add to the same pot. Yes, a mix of 50-50 is great to use.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-1488">Steven Ukasick</a>.</p> <p>Hello Steven,<br /> thank you for your question. Happy to hear the blog posts have been useful. When repotting into a same sized container, any old soil attached to the roots should be kept. The roots shouldnt be disturbed too much, you can remove excess soil from bottom of the pot, top of the pot and any excess stuck to the root ball. But closer to the roots, the soil should be left alone. If you have a large root ball taking up all the space in the pot, you can trim the lower / side roots, to reduce the size of the root ball. Then can re-pot. I have personally not washed off the old soil, it may make the roots soggy and cold. Its best to moisten your new soil, then add to the same pot. Yes, a mix of 50-50 is great to use.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Steven Ukasick </title> <link>https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-1488</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Ukasick]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 21:47:32 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.babyviolets.com/?p=4677#comment-1488</guid> <description><![CDATA[First, thank you for this great resource! If repotting into the same size container, how much of the old potting mix do you remove and how? Doesn't this adversely affect the plant since so many of the roots are torn, broken or damaged. Or do they grow back quickly. If the goal is to replace the old mix, then is it better to wash the old mix off so as to avoid damaging the roots. I'm using a 50/50 peat/perlite mix. Thanks again!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First, thank you for this great resource!<br /> If repotting into the same size container, how much of the old potting mix do you remove and how? Doesn’t this adversely affect the plant since so many of the roots are torn, broken or damaged. Or do they grow back quickly. If the goal is to replace the old mix, then is it better to wash the old mix off so as to avoid damaging the roots. I’m using a 50/50 peat/perlite mix. Thanks again!</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: babyviolets </title> <link>https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-1270</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[babyviolets]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2021 18:43:03 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.babyviolets.com/?p=4677#comment-1270</guid> <description><![CDATA[In reply to <a href="https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-1265">Elizabeth Monticue</a>. Hello Elizabeth, thank you for your question. Yes, you can re-pot your violet in succulent soil, it should work well. No need to buy special AV soil, as long as your succulent soil has perlite and peat moss in it in equal amounts, it will work. Welcome to the world of African Violts. Enjoy! Regards, BV]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.babyviolets.com/how-often-to-change-african-violet-potting-soil-mix-why/#comment-1265">Elizabeth Monticue</a>.</p> <p>Hello Elizabeth,<br /> thank you for your question. Yes, you can re-pot your violet in succulent soil, it should work well. No need to buy special AV soil, as long as your succulent soil has perlite and peat moss in it in equal amounts, it will work. Welcome to the world of African Violts. Enjoy!<br /> Regards,<br /> BV</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>