Northwoods Purple Lightning
September Blooms
Thanks ibrabec. Candelabara is overpotted! The roots look ok though. I'll do as you say and it's sure to see growth. Your diastema's growth looks lush. Are those other 2 Streps? I've never grown those well. The leaves brown and die on me.
Wiggiej- I would still like to trade, esp. for your firebird cutting.
Here's a Sheer Romance bloom that slipped past my plucking. I try to only bloom for show.
Candelabara may be overpotted,but the roots look fantastic.You can repot it or just wait for the roots to spread more.It should bloom then.
Yes,those are Streps.They are usually easy to grow,but my house gets too warm in the summer.
Pretty violet ^_^.
Nice everyone! Here is a baby plant of Ma's Ching Dynasty that has just opened.
Here is a link to a puzzle of it if anyone likes those :) http://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=13317db4b4fd
Connie
Oh Connie,
What a beauty!! Thanks for the link.
Lynn
Hi guys -
I seem to be a bit behind relative everyone else here, so my apologies for turning the conversation back by a couple days.
Jamiew -- As "they" say -- you have d-mail! (after I post this ...)
Helene -- I was referring to the Japanese method that's described in the link posted by Connie. I've been thinkng of trying to start a second round of the trailer group for those of us that arrived after the first group had already gotten under way. If you do decide to try the Japanese method, let me know if you'd be interested in starting along with a few others.
Ditto for any one else that'd like to work on a trailer. I think it'd be fun and just enough of a reminder to keep working on it. If there's any interest I 'll start a thread about it
MrsBonne -- I hope you realize I wasn't hinting -- just complimenting your Harmonys Little Stinker. It's awfully nice of you to make the offer, and if you ever do get a sucker that's truly an extra, I'd love to get one -- would be happy to pay, pay it forward or trade for it.
Your s. mount magazine looks neat -- what the heck is a seemania? I've never even heard of them.
Nice pics everyone -- a lot of interesting stuff this month!
Jan
Hi, I've been lurking and have I have bought 5 different AV plants I "ve had them for about three weeks and so far so good now I need to know how to keep them going and happy !! I've also looked at the violet barn ,I think I'm hooked . How much light do they require ? ..THANK YOU ,Sharon
Hi Sharon,
Welcome to the group. ^_^.You will make a lot of friends here!!
In general African violets need good light,but not direct sun.A few feet back from a sunny window is fine.An Eastern exposure is usually fine all day in the North.
A lot of us grow under lights,usually 2 40 watt flourescents.There is a lot of really good information on the sticky threads at the top of the forum.
Lynn
Thank you for the info I just bought five more no names up to ten!! Not bad so where to get the florescent lights at? I don't get alot of light in winter so I think the lights are best . also need to know good place to purchase them ..THANK YOU ,sharon
Welcome Sharon :)
You can get shop lights anywhere and in different lengths to fit under your shelves.
Connie
GOOD . Now I know what to buy ! Thank you for all your help . I'm sure I'll have a thousand more questions.......Sharon
Sharon,
There are very expensive lights and "El Cheapos".To start out all you really need is a shop lights with 2 bulbs.You should be able to get one for $10 or under.
Ideally you want 1 warm tube and 1 cool,but anything will work just to get started.The "plant lights" are also very good,but usually 1 of those and 1 cool works best to get the whole light spectrum.
They come in every size,but bear in mind that the 4 inches at each end of the tube (on any bulb) throw less light.That's fine for most plants.The most economic and practical for a first time set-up are the common 48 inch.The bulbs are cheaper.
Since these plants are so addictive LOL...you may want to start off with a fancier set-up (drool....but I do not have the budget for that).Many people here have gorgeous lights and stands.There are lots of photos if you back through the old threads.
Enjoy your new hobby!!
Lynn
I was just thinking maybe someone might start a fall round robin box . The weather should be turning milder soon. I don't have enough to start one, but I really enjoyed the last one. Lou