Leaves can transport critters and chemicals also--but it's less risky. I have a friend that dips every leaf and plant that comes into her house, no matter what.She has > 1,000 plants, and after fighting one mite infestation years ago, she's not taking a chance on getting another one. She also periodically dips her whole collection, just to be safe.
I think most people clean both their african violet leaves and strep leaves when they get them in the mail...............GL told me to and so I do..........
I grow from leaves also, but I enjoy plants most of the time.
Pretty violet Jan.When I used to grow I hand dipped all of my plants about every 3 months.Since I have gotten older I don't seem to handle even the fumes of any insecticides or other preventative products.I have a hard enough time,even with bleach.I do isolate everything new that comes in though.
Lynn
When you 'dip' a plant, do you do the leaves only, or the root ball too?
I always used a gloved hand to hold the soil in and dipped the plant and let the excess run into the soil.Some people actually submerge the plant,pot and all and let it sit in the solution for a few minutes.
I have this beautiful strep that has no name...............I am positive she is not Orchid Lace as her bloom is a little different than Orchid Lace and this bloom is much much bigger than Orchid Lace........
If anyone knows by chance, please holler out........
It does look a lot like Orchid Lace--but it's not--very pretty though!
Hi all. phoebes suggested that I post my voilet on this forum. It is 13 years old. I call it 'Methuselah' because I'm not very good with houseplants and it is the longest that one has lived with me.
Your 'Methuselah' is very pretty dahlianut!! It reminds me a little of a VERY old favorite of mine 'Blue Bender',which isn't around anymore,although if I remember right Bender had different foliage.
Lynn
Thanks everso Lynn. I was a little nervous about posting on this forum cuz I know nothing about African Violets (blush).
This is where to learn!! You will find such a wonderful group of caring,helpful people here.Oh,and by the way,most people here grow many other things too,including Dahlias ^_^.
Nice plant and great photo..........thanks for posting. Come back and see us!!
WONDEFUL! We will expect to see you folks on the Dahlia Forum ^_^ We luv pics even if you only grow a few. Thanks for the warm welcome gessiegail.
Told ya they'd like it! Glad you came! ^_^
phoebes you are a dear smartie ^_^
I finally have another bloom to show off!! Not great pic's but they are actually blooms!! Hooray for me!! And thanks to all of you!!
This is Midnight Satin, I got it at the AV show in St. Louis last October
'Methuselah' is gorgeous! Welcome!!!
Hooray for you Laura! Very pretty!
It really has 2 blooms right now and 3 or 4 buds!!
Great going, Laura.........very exciting.......
This plant is I don't know. She is marked Midnight Satin but it has a double purple bloom........hard to photograph............because she is such a dark purple.................
It looks kinda like Midnight Flame.
But Flame is more red I think. Good for you Laura!
Gail,
There is a picture of Satin on the Strep. site.It's very dark,but it doesn't look like a double.
Lynn
gail, midnight satin is one of the streps you got from sherry burchett, it's a real beauty, i have it also.
bonnie
Bonnie..........the plants Sherry sent are extremely healthy and big............this one came from her but I think the name is mismarked...........I really do.............
I asked lilriver what the name of the one above is (the pink one) and he said it is called Spring Daytime............a Russian strep........love her, too
She's a beauty!!
Gail,i have a plant of the same and i dont know the name either,its very pretty
JIM
The dark purple or the pink Jim?
pink the dark purple kinda looks like bristols tricky treater,couldnt remember that before,i do need to go look at the strep info site
to make sure
JIM
I am going to look through the Bristol's series and see if I can find one like the purple double........
We were thinking the same thing and typing at the same time ! (LOL)
It looks more like bristols blackbird then tricky treater but wouldnt be sure,i guess youll need to send me the plant gail so i can do a proper id on it lol
i had to try lol
I think it is Bristol's Night Vision...........even has the white throat..............
You are funny, Jim!!! No, this is a new plant...............but will make more..................nice try!!!
Look on www.streptocarpus.com and see.......
Just keep trying Jim,I love it!!
Have you looked at Black Magic Woman and another that starts with B on that site? Darn my memory!!
I can't remember the name,but it was a new Nancy Block.
im not real up on her plants,yet....i just dont know them yet is what i mean not that i didnt like them,i like ALL streps cept the ones i dont have yet,but when i get them,then i like them
JIM
Thanks, Lynn......I have Black Magic Woman............going to see if she is blooming.........(another plant)
also going to look her up on strep site
Black Magic Woman isn't a double.............
