African Violet Offshoots Not Blooming & Ctenanthe Care

Two questions: 1) African violet offshoots never bloom. 2) Mystery plant ID’d as Ctenanthe lubbersiana (prayer plant family) with winter yellowing.

African Violets

Must be very root-bound to bloom. Offshoots likely still filling pots with roots. Use small pots!

Ctenanthe Care

• Bright indirect light all day, no direct sun.
• Small pot, porous peat mix.
• Water when surface dry.
• Temp >65°F.
• High humidity (humidifier/pebble tray) in winter.
• Half-strength fertilizer only when actively growing.
• Avoid hard water.

Symptoms

• Curled leaves = low humidity, dry roots, or direct sun.
• Yellow leaves = many causes; occasional is normal.
• Pests (spider mites, mealybugs, thrips) attack stressed plants.

Plant looks healthy; occasional yellow leaves are fine.