Comments on: My African Violet Makeover https://gardern.co.za/2013/02/my-african-violet-makeover/ Horticulturist Matt Mattus shares gardening expertise, research and science from his home garden and greenhouse. Thu, 13 Aug 2020 22:05:38 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 By: Unknown https://gardern.co.za/2013/02/my-african-violet-makeover/#comment-2672 Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:10:58 +0000 #comment-2672 Hey, I like your post. I was given a white flowered African Violet one from a friend which has bloomed continuously. If I was anywhere near you, I would share a leaf for rooting. I have this plant in a self watering pot, located on a north windowsill and feed it as I do my orchids. Thanks all. Best of luck.
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]]> By: Anonymous https://gardern.co.za/2013/02/my-african-violet-makeover/#comment-2671 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:57:06 +0000 #comment-2671 I've grown AVs for many years.
Two years ago I moved to the American Southwest, right in the middle of high desert country.
It's been tricky, but I've figured out how to create a little micro-climate in my office that has suitable light, temperature and, most importantly, humidity. That's the tricky one here at 7,200 feet altitude in the high desert.
Right now I'm into growing the African Violet's prettier cousin, Streptocarpus, as well. I crossed my two favorite Strep varieties, Keigetsu and Moon Shadow, and the seed pod is ripening on the stalk as we speak.
I can't wait to see what interesting new varieties I get out of this cross!

]]> By: Anonymous https://gardern.co.za/2013/02/my-african-violet-makeover/#comment-2670 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 18:19:15 +0000 #comment-2670 I love African Violets looking for red and the yellow.

]]> By: Anonymous https://gardern.co.za/2013/02/my-african-violet-makeover/#comment-2669 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 04:49:19 +0000 #comment-2669 Hi I am a 59 year old man. I to have violet fever. My problem is where I love they are hard to find . If any one has any leaves or babies please let me know. Thanks. Jessie

]]> By: tattoos designs https://gardern.co.za/2013/02/my-african-violet-makeover/#comment-2668 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:35:34 +0000 #comment-2668 nice research

]]> By: Diane C https://gardern.co.za/2013/02/my-african-violet-makeover/#comment-2667 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:50:18 +0000 #comment-2667 I've always loved AVs. They can cheer up north windows which most plants try to avoid.

]]> By: Anonymous https://gardern.co.za/2013/02/my-african-violet-makeover/#comment-2666 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:03:27 +0000 #comment-2666 What a fun post! It made me interested in trying again. I have killed a few in my time . . .maybe a valentine's gift to myself. Thanks!

Kim

]]> By: Steve Asbell https://gardern.co.za/2013/02/my-african-violet-makeover/#comment-2665 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:44:27 +0000 #comment-2665 I am all in favor of bringing back African violets, but only after Episcias begin their rise to fame. There's a Gesneriad society down here in Jacksonville, so maybe I'll talk to them.

]]> By: Peg C. https://gardern.co.za/2013/02/my-african-violet-makeover/#comment-2664 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:51:11 +0000 #comment-2664 Great article, Matt! African violets have come a long way since the 1950's and there are a whole slew of new varieties and types to discover. Please make sure you come to Tower Hill in April and visit the Bay State African Violet Society's annual show and sale. You'll see loads of great plants and you can add to your AV collection!

]]> By: HELENE https://gardern.co.za/2013/02/my-african-violet-makeover/#comment-2663 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:59:38 +0000 #comment-2663 Oh wow, I never knew Saintpaulia was out of fashion, I must keep up with what's in and out!
I have grown them from time to time in the past, but they all eventually died from too much or not enough water. In my household, the indoor plants need to be tough and resilient!

Your post made me want to get a new batch and try to keep up the watering regime, so many pretty ones, and I especially like the dark red one at the bottom! I wonder if I can find a mail order company here in Britain who sell them. Must Google…Thanks for all the info!

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