I took this photo of Private Dancer today.
Private Dancer
She is awesome, Sally! You can really grow those big ones for sure! It is a shame we aren't having a show............we need your beauties!
Sally,she is fantastic!! She reminds me very much of one of my favorites I used to grow.I need to dig out my logs again,now that you have all seduced me into the bingo game ^_^ !!
Of course,it's no fault of my own,if I become hopelessly addicted again..LOL
Lynn
Oh, now I want one! Thank you, Sally, for sharing! Is that you in the pic?
Yes, that is me. I should not have really taken the picture. I have been very ill with migraines again and had a wet cloth on my forhead all night, smashed hair. I did my best, ha.
I keep wanting a new picture of this plant so I had hubby take a picture today.
Well, I think it's great to put a face with a name! I agree with Gail . . . I would have enjoyed seeing your Private Dancer at a show . . .
Beautiful, Sally, and so are you. A great example of Sally's blooms!
Nice picture sally,I dont think ill ever get a plant that big,but at least they bloom
which is what im after
JIM
Oooooooh!
Tha't all I can say....
Oooooooh!
I'm showing that pick to my AVs to inspire 'em!
Sharon
nice picture! The AV is beautiful too! :-)
LOL,kivit
Very nice picture Sally.You sure can grow those big AV's....Nice!
Sally - did you grow that from a leaf? How long did it take to get to that size?
Sally, all I can say is WOW!!!
What a beautiful plant. The one holding it is pretty too!!
That's another one to add to my list of 'wants' LOL
Syru, I think I got it at Ken's in Boerne. I have only been twice and it has been a while. It was a small plant, not a leaf. I think I got it about 8 months ago, not sure.
That's ok . . . it gives me a good idea on growth time!
I have always heard that you can grow an african violet from sticking the leaf to its first flush of blooms in 9 months. Is that correct? Those that Sally is picking up from Ken are probably about 2 or 3 months old I would guess based on what I see when I am there. Which means, Syrmani, you can have a plant as big as Sally's in a total of 12 months....................pretty nice thought, eh?
Just another lesson in patience!
Patience is not one of my virtues for sure! Growing from seed is fun though..............for me.....................so I guess it is the same concept. Goldleaf grows all her avs from leaf. She won't order one.
omigosh!!
That is one *gorgeous* well-grown plant!
Lovely lady holding it, too!
Wowsers! That is an Amazing AV Sally, really beautiful! You can really grow them!
I think that is a great photo of you Sally! I would have never guessed you were not feeling up to par, you look as pretty as your violet! That turquoise color is a great color for your skintone and it worked great as a backdrop for that pretty AV!
Great growing!
Thanks Lin, yes, I was sick, but at the end of my headache. Getting better so I could try for a picture. The day before I would have broken the lens no DOUBT! ha.
Oh, now I know with your looks, you would never break the camera lens! Glad you are feeling better!
edited to add: You Texas gal's seem to have the best complexions! At least every female I've ever met from Texas seems to have that peaches and cream type skin. Shows y'all take good care of yourselves!
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Your sweet, Lin. I think my fair is the Scottish/German ancestory too! ha.
Oh no! that picture is setting off my desire to get more AVs. Must resist...must resist...must resist...resistance is futile:)...
I know, it is hard not to get too many. They are just so beautiful!
i always say I dont want anymore but i cant resist,now you will never hear me say I dont want any more streps,my mouth wont form the words LOL
JIM
LOL-- my mouth won't say it either-- what comes out is--there's always room for more ^_^
Sally,
Beautiful plant and so are you. Hope you're feeling better.
Laura
Beautiful violet, you really know how to grow 'em........guess I'll have to add Private Dancer to my wish list. I love the large variegated violets.
Rox
Come on Sally and tell your secrets............I can't even make one attractive! I know you have the fancy pancy light system. Do you think the light system makes that much difference? Tell us what you feed them , etc..................