Karin has started a hybridization project and is sharing some of her process here at All About African Violets! Seedlings ((Senk’s Snowy Egret x LE-Shato Brion) x Bashou) – 7 weeks old Hybridized By: Karin Brockmueller AVSA Registered: n/a …
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Q&A – Could this be Nutrient Toxicity?
Elena from Peru asks Annie: Over the last three Summers my Teeny Boppers stop growing normally. The leaves become really tiny but they look healthy. I read that it can be nutrient toxicity and there is no solution. But when …
All About African Violets – Episode 3.009 – The Other Gesneriads
Welcome to my Sunroom Thank you for the star ratings and reviews on FaceBook and also on iTunes. Tips and Treasures Last episode we talked at length about pots and sizes of pots that you might use for your …
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African Violet – Travelin’ Man
Travelin’ Man Hybridized By: R. McCoy AVSA Registered: 8080 05/04/1994 Blossom: Semidouble-double fuchsia star. Foliage: Medium green, pointed. Plant Size: Standard Trailer Grown by: Douglas B.
Q&A – What Type Of Lighting Are You Using For Your African Violets?
Ms. Wyman asks Annie: My question is about lighting, Which type of tube are you using and at what color temparture are yours? Hi Ms. Wyman, Thank you for your question – I use T12 tubes. They are all …
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Growing Spaces – Karin
The Growing Space of Karin – Toronto, ON Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Toronto, ON How Large is your collection? ~ About 40-50 “permanent” plants, and upwards of 500 seedlings and starters for club sales. …
African Violet – a leaf chimera sport of Tina’s April Fantasy
Tina’s April Fantasy Hybridized By: Tina Elfstrom AVSA Registered: Not Listed Blossom: Single/semi-double glittering white pansies with finely spotted fantasy in medium blue. Foliage: Medium light green, also spotted anthocyanine spots in reverse. Know as “elf variegation” This plant is a …
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Q&A – What Can I Do To Encourage More Buds On My Plants?
Alex asks Annie: I have 3 African Violet plants and they were all full of blooms for about 2 months. As the blooms died, I cut them off and so at present, there are very few blooms left. What …
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.008 – Plants and Pots!
Welcome to my Sunroom So glad so many of you enjoyed the convention footage and also last week’s Shorty about chaos in the plantroom! I loved that some of you were playing along as I was removing leaves – …
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African Violet – Lyon’s Sassy Sadie
Lyon’s Sassy Sadie Hybridized By: P. Sorano AVSA Registered: 10234 01/27/2010 Blossom: Semidouble light maroon-red pansy/dark maroon frilled edge. Foliage: Medium green, quilted. Plant Size: Large Grown by: David
Q&A – Do AV’s Grow Better in Green Pots?
Judy asks Annie: At a recent meeting at our small AV club, one member told me that I should probably switch from using white AV pots to using green AV pots. She said she had heard that African Violets …
Behind the Scenes – Chaos in the Plant Room – Shorty 02
I’ve been on vacation for more than a week and things in the plant room – or in my case – the sunroom, can get out of hand very quickly, even with a relatively small collection. This Shorty captures …
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Growing Spaces – MrsJohnMT
The Growing Space of MrsJohnMT – Harlem, Montana Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Harlem, Montana How Large is your collection? ~ 60 varieties Is there one AV that you are seeking above all others? ~ Fantaisie …
African Violet – Moroznaia Vishnia (Frosty Cherry)
Moroznaia Vishnia (Frosty Cherry) Hybridized By: K. Morev AVSA Registered: Not Listed Blossom: White, double stars, with crimson mottling throughout the flower, occasionally looks like a thumbprint. Foliage: Tailored medium green. Plant Size: Standard (Russ/Ukr) Grown by: David
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Q&A – The disclaimer and warning portions on the MiracleGro AV potting soil bag
Janice H. asks Annie: I was looking at the description for the MiracleGro AV potting soil. I was a bit concerned about the disclaimer and warning portions. Cancer causing ingredients?? Scary! Can you shed any further explanation on which …
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Q&A – Have You Ever Had A Pot Larger Than 4 Inches?
Chuck asks Annie: Good to be seeing your “All About African Violets” podcasts again. I was inspired from your first season to acquire Jersey Snow Flakes … and I, currently, have two plants which are growing/blooming fairly well. I …
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.007 – Back to National!
Welcome to my Sunroom It’s a beautiful morning in Chicagoland – so glad I get to share it with you! And yes, that buzzing was the microwave – I apologize! I had no idea the microphone would pick that …
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Guest Post – Growing A Show Plant
Growing A Show Plant with a little help from my friends rowing for show seemed like an impossibility with schedules and tweaking the growing conditions which always seemed to be a bit off. Now, with assistance from well, pretty …
African Violet – Cajun’s Ethereal Fairy
Cajun’s Ethereal Fairy Hybridized By: B. Thibodeaux AVSA Registered: 10579 01/11/2013 Blossom: Single purple pansy/pink fantasy, white upper petals, ruffled white edge. Foliage: Medium green, plain, wavy. Plant Size: Standard Grown by: Janice H.
Q&A – Is the fantasy trait recessive?
Douglas asks Annie: I’m wondering if the fantasy (some types or all) gene is recessive and might show up in seedlings from a plant with no fantasy. I had a self cross of Kosmicheskaia Legenda-2, Blossom: Single-semidouble bright purple …