A little while back, on a thread which was nothing to do with gardening, a user made a throw-away comment about how her african violets love tea.
I am one of those who adore these flowers but after their first flowering just keep on sprouting a healthy crown of boring leaves but nothing else. I care for them lovingly for as long as I have the patience then guiltily throw them out.
I decided to try watering them by sitting themin diluted cold tea and a little over a month later I can see evidence of new buds forming in several different points of the plant.
Whoopee! If you are like me I recommend trying this trick.
Gransnet forums
Gardening
Join the conversation
Registering is free, easy, and means you can join the discussion, watch threads and lots more.
Register now »Already registered? Log in with:
Gransnet »