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critterologist wrote:
Beautiful new plants! I love getting "bonus babies" in a pot!

Just as an FYI, I think the first one looks like a streptocarpus, which is more of an AV "cousin." I think the cultural requirements are similar, though, so it won't mind if you treat it like a violet. :-) I've seen pics of 'Christmas Morning' in bloom, and it's a beauty!

'Happy Cricket' is such a fun name, I had to go look for a photo in FC!

Happy Cricket (5726) 04/29/1984 (Painesville Town & Country AVS/R. Hollada) Double lavender two-tone frilled. Dark green, ruffled/red back. Large