African violet leaves slowly brown and rot
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Comments (21)Hi Judy, From Lyndon Lyon's, or LLG, I get consistently large plants, often in bloom, in 2 1/2 in square pots in a good potting mix that does not have to be changed for at least six months. They come with plastic stakes that have the plant name printed on them so I can move them when I repot. The plants grow rapidly and do not sucker. The company has excellent customer service and ships promptly. For me, it is worth it to pay slightly more to get consistently larger, premium quality plants. For all the trouble of ordering live plant material across country, I want to get the best I can for my money. They have good quality control and accurately label the plants. They are my first choice. I only go elsewhere if there is something I want that they don't carry. They also keep their web catalogue updated, so if they are out of stock, they won't list the item. So, no surprises and no substitutions. They usually have enough of a particular type to choose from. For example, they will offer five different reds or five different whites or more. Their own hybrids are exceptional, vigorous and strong. I primarily raise Lyon 's own hybrids. They also have a wide selection of many other hybridizers. They are a large enough company to be able to introduce new hybridizers. They first opened up the Russian market and offer a wide range. They seem to pick the best choices of other hybridizers, so if they offer a plant , I feel it has been preselected for good performance. If something is new in the plant world, chances are they developed it. They are consistent in what they offer, it is usually possible to find the same plant year after year, plus new ones. I like to be a loyal customer and give them my business. They have been at this for sixty years, I appreciate they are still in this business. I feel they are excellent, so why not do business with them? When I place an order with them, I already know what to expect, so I can safely order a dozen. But they will accept an order of any size. When I want to try out a new grower, I place a small order. Usually, about four. Joanne This post was edited by fortyseven on Tue, Aug 12, 14 at 10:56...See MoreBrown Spots on African Violet Leaves
Comments (12)Thanks for responding, aegis. If I had to guess what the problem is, I'd say I watered too soon. This AV is pickier than usual and quickly complains if things don't go as they should. Or maybe it's the cool nights we've had recently. Winter so far in central Florida has been ridiculously mild compared to other years. Just recently we've had some temperature dips at night and it does get chilly near those sliding glass doors....See MoreAfrican violet leaves turning rusty brown
Comments (9)Velleta I have another thought.....There was a thread on the AV forum about "rust". Have you tried gently "brushing" or washing it off with mild soap? Is it removable? If it is, it just may be (geeze I am trying to remember what orange crust meant) fertilizer salts? And if this is true,,, then you will have to "rinse" out the soil. Do you water from the top or from the bottom? Do you have drainage in the pot? Could your mix be a little "heavy"? Just guessing here. Let me know. Maybe I can find that thread or with any luck someone else will jump in and help! Rosie...See MoreRepotted new african violet and all leaves drooping
Comments (37)If you can show us a photo, it would help. Otherwise, if you suspect over-watering, pull/cut off the faded bloom-stalks ... and let the plant soil dry out. Once the soil is drier, you can add a bit of water just to moisten the soil. (Others here may suggest that you take the plant out of its pot, cut of any limp/brown (i.e. dead) roots, and then repot. They may advise bagging or doming the plant also, but I'll let them speak to that.) If you're fortunate, the plant may revive in a few weeks to a month....See Moredimitrig
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