Help finding an African Violet in remembrance of my daughter
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Where can I find unique african violets
Comments (14)I am so glad you have much better luck with Rob's than I do hopefulauthor. I love the varieties that Rob has hybridized. But honestly, I don't think the conditions they provide in their greenhouses merit shipping anywhere in the world. I posted in a different thread, that in the last avm, Rob said that they have very alkaline water where they are, and that they use a fertilizer that works well with their water. He also says on his site that they leave the lights on 24 X 7. I order from Rob's because I like the plants, but let me tell you, they ship stressed, small violets. Violetbarn, is not what I would consider a good vendor for beginners at all. I last received 10 plants from them. 4 failed right away. The other 6 went into shock, which looks like overfertilizing, but I think that it's due to getting 6 hours of darkness each day after lights on 24 X 7 since their birth...(and perhaps because I have 6.5-6.9 water here in NJ.) They say they ship healthy plants, but are not responsible after they leave the green house. I personally think there are steps they could take, to help there violets survive once they leave the greenhouse. I love their violets, so perhaps you can understand that I am disappointed with the plants they ship. I always put down leaves when I get plants from them, because I can grow the ones I start myself with no problem. IMO the plants from lyndonlyon.com are much more adaptable, and they are bigger (and a tad more expensive.) I'm not sure I'll order from violetbarn again, it's starting to feel silly paying for plants, when I should be paying for leaves....See MoreQuestion on finding African Violets in Georgia?
Comments (9)Some of us prefer to know the name of the plant that we are getting. Every time I've seen things at box stores, including grocery stores, they are NOIDs. I could be an exception, but I don't want a plant that isn't properly identified with name. When someone ask for a semi or a mini, that means they know a bit about what they are looking for, and then adding the varigation on...they may not be happy with what they find in a box store. That's my take and I won't be offended if someone disagrees :) I love the varigation....on the leaves and in the blooms. I have moved away from solid things in my collection unless it is just way too impressive to turn down, LOL. For someone who just grows for the blooms and they don't care what the name is or fret about many of the other things to be concerned wtih -...clearance will probably make them happy. I always wonder "why" they're on clearance....pest, poor care, dying, etc. That's not something I want to risk bringing home to a collection of 270+ plants. I didn't understand the importance of those risk when I first started coming here until Fred and Barbara helped me to see it...then I experienced it and gained an even greater appreciation for the effort that needs to be put forth with my growing collection. dora...See MoreHelp me save my African Violets!
Comments (6)Not a bored person and not kidding about springtails - I am not sure why that is a logical conclusion. I don't know if they are spring tail for sure but I tried to look it up and they seems to match the description - they are tiny and white. I left them because I read this:"Tinier-than-average varieties are encountered inpotted indoor plants, but they restrict their activity to the soil & don't spread elsewhere in the house, & are NOT HARMFUL TO YOUR HOUSEPLANTS!" I joined to ask for help. Thank you to those with real suggestions....See MoreMy African Violet is dying!
Comments (28)Looks very good! Give then a little bit of water - like a teaspoon per pot - and get them covered. I presume the plastic pots have holes - so the extra water will run off. Keep the container in a light spot but away from the direct sun for a couple of weeks, you probably do not need to water during this time - and they should show the sign of growth soon. I....See MoreRosie1949
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