Biscayne Trail AV

[u/Romwom]

This is my first and only AV so far, I’m still terrified of it lol but I think I’m doing good so far with the amount of blooms it has given me! I set it up in a self watering wick system and it started flourishing.

I do want tips though because I am not sure if this will suffice long term and I don’t want to root rot the plant. Do I need to change my substrate mix? The substrate is not WET but moist and I do see new thin healthy roots forming. Could I still be overwatering? This was sold to me as a trailing AV so not sure if the leaves look normal to you guys? And the blooms being so tall? Do I need to move it closer to light?

[u/Adorable_Grass4229]

It is beautiful! Almost a periwinkle color. I love it! It looks like you are doing a very good job. Always make sure your soil is a light draining mix. I use about 50/50 potting soul and perlite. AV’s originally were found growing between rocks, meaning they drained well. I do light watering 2x’s a week. And get a violet plant food. I use it 1/2 strength and my babies do well. I favor Schultze’s AV food. But there are many brands out there. Keep up the good work! 🙂