Twelve African Violets Simultaneously Stop Blooming: Rest Period or Fertilizer Rotation?

A grower's 12 African violet varieties all stopped blooming 6-8 weeks ago after previously blooming prolifically. They'd recently switched to letting plants dry out more between watering/fertilizing.

Likely Causes

1. Synchronized rest period: After long blooming, simultaneous rest is normal. Check for tiny buds in crowns.
2. Fertilizer fatigue: Rotate formulas every 2 months (e.g., 15-30-15 → 20-20-20 → high-phosphorus) for micronutrient variety.
3. Drying out too much: Violets need consistent moisture; drying out stresses them.

Recommendation

Resume consistent moisture. Rotate fertilizers. Wait for natural reblooming. Consider buying one blooming plant for color during the wait. Techniques sound otherwise excellent.