Hi Judy, From Lyndon Lyon's, or LLG, I get consistently large plants, often in bloom, in 2 1/2 in square pots in a good potting mix that does not have to be changed for at least six months. They come with plastic stakes that have the plant name printed on them so I can move them when I repot. The plants grow rapidly and do not sucker. The company has excellent customer service and ships promptly. For me, it is worth it to pay slightly more to get consistently larger, premium quality plants. For all the trouble of ordering live plant material across country, I want to get the best I can for my money. They have good quality control and accurately label the plants. They are my first choice. I only go elsewhere if there is something I want that they don't carry. They also keep their web catalogue updated, so if they are out of stock, they won't list the item. So, no surprises and no substitutions. They usually have enough of a particular type to choose from. For example, they will offer five different reds or five different whites or more. Their own hybrids are exceptional, vigorous and strong. I primarily raise Lyon 's own hybrids. They also have a wide selection of many other hybridizers. They are a large enough company to be able to introduce new hybridizers. They first opened up the Russian market and offer a wide range. They seem to pick the best choices of other hybridizers, so if they offer a plant , I feel it has been preselected for good performance. If something is new in the plant world, chances are they developed it. They are consistent in what they offer, it is usually possible to find the same plant year after year, plus new ones. I like to be a loyal customer and give them my business. They have been at this for sixty years, I appreciate they are still in this business. I feel they are excellent, so why not do business with them? When I place an order with them, I already know what to expect, so I can safely order a dozen. But they will accept an order of any size. When I want to try out a new grower, I place a small order. Usually, about four. Joanne This post was edited by fortyseven on Tue, Aug 12, 14 at 10:56

Hello Aveo, I grow AVs under lights too. They aren't in an AeroGarden likes yours though. You have several options to fix your problem. First, you could reduce the amount of time the plants are under lights. Try 10 hours for a few weeks to see how your plants respond. You could also move the lights further from the plants....like 12 inches or so. But, I don't think you're able to raise the lights any further with your system, right? Last case scenario would be to remove one of the lights. Typically, AVs that are grown under lights are grown in a 2-bulb fluorescent system that produces 4000-5000 lumens over 4 feet of space. The lights are about 10 inches from standard sized plants and 6 inches from semis, minis, and seedlings. FWIW, different plants do react differently to the intensity of lights. Plants with dark green leaves or with purple/red blooms can take more intense lighting than lighter bloomed flowers and light green plants. I hope this helps. Here is a link that might be useful: African Violet Brats Forum

av's do not like wet feet. difficult, but not impossible with gritty mix. at some point, you might want to pinch the flowers, and allow the plant to rest. you might also consider taking a leaf to start a new plant. check with the folks on the AV forum. Listen to irena ….

Thanks betinaegg! I belong to that forum, and have for several years now. Guess I was just trying to expand a little bit. Thanks for answering though!!! Rosie