African Violets and Gesneriads: Fall AV/Gessie Swap..join in the FUN!!!, 1 by av_ocd_girl

av_ocd_girl wrote:
Lou, I am so glad you liked everything. I hope I remembered right.....I think someone told me you were just getting started in Gessies. I didn't know how new you were, so if you don't need the written material just toss it. : )
The large perlite is called Sponge Rok. I don't think I've ever seen it sold in any stores, but you can order it.

Potting soils are something we all have our own opinions about. Most people make up their own recipes over time depending on their growing conditions. The best thing is to experiment around and use whatever works best for you.
We had a thread last month on potting soils, here it is:

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/887522/

I buy a lot of my supplies from Teas Nursery in Texas. I've ordered a half dozen times from them and have always been satisfied with their service. They sell all sizes perlite, vermiculite, and charcoal. They also carry the small round white pots.
Here's a link:
http://www.teasnursery.com/page2.html
I'm sure there are lots of other places, I like Teas cause I can get everything in one place.

The Streptocarpella is a noid. It's really taken off since the weather cooled off. As always with any new plants you need to isolate them. It's growing in a basket underneath a tree.

I hope everything does well for you.....I'm sure it will.
Happy Growing
Rox