Posted on 10/07/2010 | Comments (). Print. The average American woman enters menopause by age 51, but the hormone level shifts that trigger menopause can actually begin years, even decades earlier. Known as perimenopause, this condition can begin as early as age 35, and lasts anywhere from a few months to 10 years.Perimenopause vs. Menopause.The primary factor distinguishing perimenopause from menopause is menstruation.nown as perimenopause, this condition can begin as early as age 35, and lasts anywhere from a few months to 10 years. Perimenopause vs. Menopause. The primary factor distinguishing perimenopause from menopause is menstruation.
A good potting soil for African Violets actually contains no soil (or dirt) at all. A good potting soil will be very light and porous, a quality which enhances aeration, while keeping the soil moist, but not soggy.
You can test the intensity of the light your African Violets are receiving by putting your hand between the plant and the window, with the back of your hand toward the light. The light should be bright enough to cast a shadow but not so bright as to feel hot on the back of your hand.