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title: "I can’t get this mini Africa Violet to bloom to save my axx!! I feed…"
description: "I can’t get this mini Africa Violet to bloom to save my axx!! I feed it Growth Technology AV focus. Bottom fed with wicks it’s in AV soil. When I got it was…"
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author: "Michelle’s Hobby"
published: "2025-09-16T23:53:53.924079Z"
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# I can’t get this mini Africa Violet to bloom to save my axx!! I feed…

_Posted by Michelle’s Hobby on 2025-09-16_

I can’t get this mini Africa Violet to bloom to save my axx!! I feed it Growth Technology AV focus. Bottom fed with wicks it’s in AV soil. When I got it was blooming. It’s a ness crinkle blue. Beautiful rose shaped blue flowers. I got it May 18th of this year. Can anyone tell me what needs to be done. I’ve removed some leaves I thought were suckers. Some leaves are upside down. Please help me. All advice is greatly appreciated!!!

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## 6 comments

### Michelle’s Hobby commented on 2025-09-17

Some more pictures.

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### Plant Lives Matter commented on 2025-09-17

Overall, it looks very healthy. Only thing I can think of is to work with how much sunlight it’s getting. Maybe it needs a little more to get the blooms going? Don’t feel too bad, I had 3 African violets completely give up and die on me while all my “harder” plants were flourishing. Sometimes plants are jerks.

#### Michelle’s Hobby replied on 2025-09-18

It’s not the light. It’s under a grow lamp and has a purple grow light as well.

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### Amie206 commented on 2025-09-17

I agree, it’s likely the light. My best friend is a PRO at African Violets. She gifted me one more than a year ago and it’s in my office at work where it gets neglected but sits in an east facing window. It flowers all year round. Sometimes when I haven’t been there for a week or more, I’m SO HAPPY to see the blooms! Don’t give up! You got this!

#### Michelle’s Hobby replied on 2025-09-18

See light picture above. Any more advice?? I do need some help. Thanks!!

#### Amie206 replied on 2025-09-18

I agree that looks like enough light, but I’m not an expert with them by any means. Have you measured the light output with a light meter?

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