C. Mercier asks Annie Hi Annie, I have about 60 African violets. They are growing good in a variety of different lights. Also sun light direct and indirect. They appear very healthy. The problem is they have almost no flowers. …
Q&A – My Plants Aren’t Blooming
C. Mercier asks Annie Hi Annie, I have about 60 African violets. They are growing good in a variety of different lights. Also sun light direct and indirect. They appear very healthy. The problem is they have almost no flowers. …
Behind the Scenes – Growing for a Hybridizer
Many of you have been following the saga of the leaves I got a few years ago from Dale Martens. Dale is the hybridizer of both African violets and other gesneriads. She’s very well-known for her strepts and a number …
Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Imp’s Angel Wings
Imp’s Angel Wings Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: Not registeredBlossom: Semi-double pink pansyFoliage: Crown variegated dark green, gold and tan.Plant Size: Miniature
All About African Violets – Episode 3.038 – Meet Nancy Hayes
Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in, sit, down, and relax for a bit :-) Tips and Treasures Today, I am taking you back to National for an interview with my friend, Nancy Hayes. She is wonderful and …
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Q&A – Frosty Frolic and Frozen in Time
Florent asks Annie: Hi Annie, I bought a leaf of Frosty Frolic (a sport of Frozen in Time ), the plant bloomed today and is not clearly Frosty Frolic , so I looked at the original plant (Frozen in Time) …
Behind the Scenes – Potting Down a Neck
Hi Everyone – it’s been some time since I’ve had the wherewithal to put together a Behind the Scenes post for you. I thought this would be a good tutorial. Do you have a plant on your shelves that has …
Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Imp’s Amethyst Shards
Imp’s Amethyst Shards Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: 9983 (06/19/2008)Blossom: Single rose-pink frilled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry sparkle edge.Foliage: Dark green, quilted, pebbled, wavy, serrated/red back.Plant Size: Miniature
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.037 – On the Soapbox
Welcome to my Sunroom Come on in to my sunroom! Fall is here in Chicagoland! Before we jump in to this week’s episode, I want to touch on a couple of things: I would like to say thank you to …
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Q&A – Spooning Leaves
Gwen asks Annie: Hi Annie, I’ve been working diligently with AV for 2 years; most effort I’ve given any plant! I’m quite frustrated; but I’m not giving up! I just want to grow nice large healthy nice looking AV’s for …
Q&A – Propagating Leaves
Bev asks Annie: Hi Annie, I have been trying to propagate AV leaves. I have roots but no babies. Do some AV leaves just not make babies? These leaves are from a plant that has not bloomed for months but …
All About African Violets – Episode 3.036 – The End of an Era
Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in and relax! Fall is definitely in the air here in Chicagoland. I had to put the furnaces on on Saturday! Let’s jump right in to Tips and Treasures! Tips and Treasures …
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Q&A – What Makes an African Violet a Trailer?
Christine asks Annie: Hi Annie, What makes an African violet a trailer and not just an African violet with suckers? Is it just that trailers do well with multiple crowns while others do not? For example, if I were to …
Q&A – Fasciated African Violets
Roger R. asks Annie: Hi Annie, I have a number of plants (one purchased plus additional ones I propagated) of Music Box Dancer. When I prune off suckers to avoid multiple crowning, I get rapid (few weeks) and prolific growth …
All About African Violets – Episode 3.035 – Meet Dolores Gibbs
Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in and relax! I’m sorry to have missed a week earlier this month, but am happy to back online with you now! Tips and Treasures More treasure for you today! Back to …
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Q&A – When to Change a Fluorescent Tube?
Lynn asks Annie: Hi Annie, I have a floral cart which uses florescent grow lights. When should I change them? I have had mine on for 2 years set at 8 hours everyday. Some of the tubes are darker at …
Q&A – Plantlets Under a Dome
Earle asks Annie: Hi Annie, How long after you pot up your plantlets from leaf cuttings do you keep them in a contained, humid environment? I have potted up a number of plantlets from leaves and I am keeping them …
All About African Violets – Episode 3.034: “Don’t Sow an Entire Seed Pod!!”
Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in and relax! I’ve had a super-busy couple of weeks, complete with a trip to the Michigan Fiber Festival and construction in the house! Tips and Treasures I have some wonderful treasure …
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Q&A – What Size Pot for a Mini?
Vanessa asks Annie: Hi Annie, Last May I purchased this Robs Wascallie Rabbit plant. This plant seems content in my window growing environment. It has grown and blooms regularly. My question is, how do I know if my plant is …
Behind the Scenes – Gesneriad Exhibition, Hamburg, Germany
Hi Everyone, I’m so happy to be able to share some photos with you from the Society for Gesneriengewächse in Hamburg, Germany. This group was founded in 2018 and it had its first public display in July 2019, at the …
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.033 – It’s All About The Stands!
Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in and relax! This week, it’s all about the stands! Last week, my friend, Kurt Jablonski, pointed out to me that I had left out the Look at What’s On the Stands. …
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