How My Africian Violet Looks today......

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  1. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Speckled africian violet .. Best yet for me..

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  3. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Very, very pretty.
    I hadn't had an African Violet in years until I succumbed to temptation last week and brought a dark purple one home from a shopping trip to the garden center.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I've never seen a speckled one before. Yours is very pretty. I have a pale blue one that flowers at least twice a year for me. :-D
     
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    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    You should be so proud of that beauty Barb.I can't get one to live long enogh to bloom.
     



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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    That is very pretty Barb! I've never seen a speckled one either!
     
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    With not many of us ever seeing a speckled a.v. maybe you have a rare plant. Its very pretty Barb. Thanks for sharing.
     
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    kuntrygal Texas Rose

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    Barb that is beautiful. I have never seen a speckled one. Will be looking out for one! Thanks for sharing.
     
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    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Thanks Everyone,

    It is really amazing this year. I have no idea how often it does bloom, but it sure likes the southern corner.

    :stew1:

    Thanks again
     
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    Simply exquisite.
    That sure is a beauty. I hope it blooms for LONG, very long. :stew1:
    My one has been blooming non-stop for 14 months on my bathroom windowsill. (Facing south) And I must add I am so careful so as not to disturb it. I do not even want to start a new one from it. I am just leaving it as is.
     
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    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Now that is great.
    Thanks for the replys
    Mine is south window.

    Water from the bottom...It is packed with other violets......
    Part shade . Feed about once a month.

    bali :D
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    That is a lovely, little plant. The freckles are so sweet. :D My girls would love one of those. I'll check the florist's next time I'm out shopping.
     
  13. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Droopy

    I do hope you find it.. Take the photo with you to show the florist .. Cause I dont know the name ..
    I am going to ask the person who sent it ..

    GOod luck an let me know if you find it.
    Bali
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Great Scott, Barb!! That is some violet. I don't think that I have ever seen one like that. It is really sgowing off today! :)
     
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    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Thanks .....and it continues ......It was all started from one leaf someone in my state sent me in the mail.

    Isnt swapping great? I am having a wonderful retirement with these seeds an plants and friends.

    What a nice idea .. :stew2:
     
  16. blackrose

    blackrose In Flower

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    very beautiful! i love the shade. ;)
     

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