This is the only petrocosmea that I own, and over the years it has done really well for me. This past fall, however, it began to get cranky. More than likely this was due to inconsistent care on my part, …
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.041 – Consistent Care
Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Consistent care is the topic for today! The last time we sat down together was on December 1st . . . As many of you known I had a respiratory infection, and the cough …
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Q&A – Wick Watering
Gwen asks Annie: Hi Annie, In a podcast you we’re showing how to plant up to wick water the plantlets. You showed setting them in the deli container and commented that You wouldn’t put them on a reservoir yet; why …
Q&A – Plastic Water Reservoirs
Romaine asks Annie: Hi Annie, Where do you get the plastic water reservoirs? Thanks! Romaine, The white reservoir wicking saucers that I use were made by Volkmann Brothers, but I’ve had them for decades and, to my knowledge, …
Guest Post – Growing A Show Plant: 150 Days
Growing A Show Plant with a little help from my friends e made it to 150 days! The Rob’s Cherry Cola babies have grown, though not as fast as I had hoped, it was time to separate the main …
Q&A – Texas Style Potting
Dianna asks Annie: Hi Annie, You showed us how to pot up ceramic pots ( some worked some didn’t). Now would you explain the Texas method of potting up? How often do you have to repot the violets you …
Q&A – Perlite in the Bottom of the Pot? Why?
Judy asked Annie: I heard you say on one of your episodes that you use perlite in the bottom of your pots. I believe that there are different schools of thought on using perlite in the bottom of pots. …
Growing Spaces – Daniel
The Growing Space of Daniel – Tucson, AZ Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Tucson, AZ How Large is your collection? ~ Three years ago I had 150 show size plants and about 2000 stater …
Growing Spaces – David
The Growing Space of David – Massachusetts Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Massachusetts, USA How Large is your collection? ~ 41 varieties Is there one AV that you are seeking above all others? ~ A …
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. …
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 …
Growing Spaces – Joseph
The Growing Space of Joseph – Crystal Brook, South Australia Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Crystal Brook, South Australia How Large is your collection? ~ Not big enough ;) about 200 pots and about …
Growing Spaces – Sam Cunningham
The Growing Space of Sam Cunningham – Houston, Texas Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Houston, Texas How Large is your collection? ~ 400+ at all grow stages Is there one AV that you …
Growing Spaces – Douglas Brull
The Growing Space of Douglas Brull – Minneapolis Location Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Minneapolis, MN and Greenwood, MA How Large is your collection? ~ I am down to 142 Plants and 320 …
Growing Spaces – Jeff Jackson
The Growing Space of Jeff Jackson – Hybridizer of the Imps African Violets Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Edmonton, Alberta, Canada How Large is your collection? ~ About 100 named varieties, but usually 100+ seedlings …
Growing Spaces – Drew Norris
The Growing Space of Drew Norris Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Maryland, USA How Large is your collection? ~ At its height, over 400 violet varieties and about 800 plants, including begonias, carnivorous plants, …
Growing Spaces – John Hersey
The Growing Space of John Hersey Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Los Angeles, California How Large is your collection? ~ 50 plants. Do you have a favorite type of African Violet? ~ I …
Growing Spaces – Janice H.
The Growing Space of Janice H. Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Milwaukee, Wisconsin How Large is your collection? ~ 29 plants Do you have a favorite type of African Violet? ~ standard size vintage How …
Growing Spaces – Nate Cave
The Growing Space of Nate Cave Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Lockport, NY How Large is your collection? ~ I honestly have lost count :/ Do you have a favorite type of African Violet? …
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