I ran across an article by an AV person on her methods of propagating rex begias. I thought it was in a group file but I can't seem to find it. Does anyone...
I have rex begoinias and I root them first in water then plant and this method has always worked for me.. I'd like to see that article myself! Teri in Michigan...
Hi Everyone, After neglecting my collection for the majority of the year due to my job, I'm taking note of what made it through the "drought" and how the...
Susan, My greens get better when the temperatures are cooler also. I have even seen my Lemon Whip get MUCH more yellow in it during the winter months~ it is...
Hi Susan; Over the years I've grown many hybrids with wide pink or white with some green edges. Almost all of them respond to temperature. My Taffeta ...
Thanks everyone for the validation that temperature affects the flowers. It's somewhat comforting that I can get back the edge on my Everlove since it truly...
I just looked at the Selective Gardener site..it seems they have tons of violet varieties to order by leaf. The plugs and finished violets seem limited in ...
Jaylee, try sending an email to the Selective Gardner about what you want. They may be able to help you off site, so to speak. Its worth a try. Dawn ... ...
Jaylee, are you planning to be selling violets in the spring? Otherwise you are set up with a LOT of space for 75 violets. A lot of us have MANY violets (I...
I moved to this very large house last year...two months later I found out I had ovarian cancer...surgery and chemo. I've been wiped out for months. Finally I...
Jaylee, It is wonderful to hear your story and about your love of beautiful plants. I know there were a lot of emails about this for you. We were traveling...
One of the very best places to find or to purchase large qty of AVs is from a local club. We always have members trying to find shelf room and having extra...
Hi Jaylee, I have to second the comments made about getting AVs. In this cold weather, to get an immediate AV "fix" I'd have to 1.....order from a vendor who...
Have any of you heard of a plant with all green leaves becoming variegated? My friend has this happen to her. She has no other variegated plants. Rita Susan...
Oh yes, I have a Heartland's Heirloom Lace (green leaves) that is growing variegated leaves. It would be called a "sport" as it is not true to the description...
Hi, Jaylee, Sounds like you've been through a lot! I'm glad you're feeling so well. I've bought finished violets from several places. Selective Gardener's ...
Peg Alexander in cold Indianapolis, Indiana wrote, “Susan – I SOOO know what you mean! The colder it gets the more I want (need?) to order!" Hmmm, I was...
There are no violet or gesneriad groups in my area...there are two in Portland which is a five hour drive. However, one of the groups hosts a bi-annual sale...
Go to the AVSA website and you can go the vendor's links http://www.avsa.org/Vendors.asp and find lots of people selling plants, leaves etc. Ebay is another...
Thanks Patty. I will go slow (want to go fast:)-)....eventually I'll have tables full of the little beauties. I don't know about you folks but when I walk by...
Yes, a green plant can become variegated. The usual causes are: 1. The cultivar really was variegated (see hybridizer's description) but the environment was...
Hello Dr. Smith: I have a chimera CARNATION SPRINKLES. We have already discussed the fact that this plant tends to have birth marks for me. What I would like...
In a message dated 12/14/2007 3:45:21 A.M. Central Standard Time, electrickook@... writes: Why do you need "a lot of" free African violet leaves? Nancy...
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