Imp’s Corroded Edge Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: Not registeredBlossom: Single pink wasp, green edge.Foliage: Dark green, rolled leaf, serrated, wavy/red back..Plant Size: Semiminiature (User database) Advertisements
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.039 – Once More, With Feeling
Welcome to my Sunroom! Hi Everyone! I apologize for the delay in getting this episode out today. I had some technical difficulties that have since been resolved! Tips and Treasures After the last episode I got a message from Margaret …
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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 …