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Cephalotus in African Violet Pot: Soil, Repotting, and Mineral Clogging

Grower uses African violet pot (wick watering) for Cephalotus. Asked: does 1:1:1 peat/pumice/sand wick well? When to repot? How to unclog pot pores from minerals?

Answers

Wicking: Mix works fine. Pot's drier nature suits Cephalotus.
Repot: Every 2 years or when crowded.
Unclog: Scrub pores with brush. Mineral buildup slow; repotting resets.

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