Insects that damage the African violet: Small plant lice (Aphidinea)
The Aphids suborder is by far and perhaps the largest group of insects. According to a modest estimate, it encompasses
Continue ReadingSaintpaulia or African Violets are delicate and much-loved houseplants originating from East Africa, because they can bloom throughout the year.
The Aphids suborder is by far and perhaps the largest group of insects. According to a modest estimate, it encompasses
Continue ReadingSpecies from the Poduridae family are relatively few. In the soil in the pot, these insects are usually not found. The tenants of
Continue ReadingThrips is one of the most widespread pests of decorative plants and agricultural crops. Probable, there is no plant
Continue ReadingIt is a new mite about which not much information is known. The behavior of this mite, the shape of the eggs, type and place
Continue ReadingThe mite family Tarsonemidae is quite large and includes a variety of species. In general, this species of mites is
Continue ReadingRepresentatives of the Tenuipalpidae species are close relatives of spider mites, fact for which they are called false spider mites. The main anatomical difference
Continue ReadingPests of African violets, as well as houseplants are divided into three large categories: 1) Mites; 2) INSECT; 3)
Continue ReadingMicroelements leave their mark on the growth of new leaves. I belong to this category: The iron (Fe), The copper (Cu), MANGANESE (Mn), The zinc
Continue ReadingThey belong to the category of macroelements: Nitrogen (N), phosphoric (P), Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg) and Sulfur (S). Macroelements play
Continue ReadingHumus plays an important role in the development of African violets. Made up of decomposed organic matter from the soil, it largely insures
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