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12 years ago
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trini1trini
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Comments (6)Get it into a pot, preferably plastic, with drainage holes. Pebbles aren't necessary. Use a potting mix that drains well but also has plenty of humus. There are soil mixes sold as AV potting mixes. African Violates should never sit in water for more than 10 min or so. A south exposure is best, with plant getting shade during afternoon hours. A little sun early in the AM is fine; otherwise bright indirect light. Bottom water to avoid getting leaves wet.Remember, whatever the plant doesn't absorb after a few minutes should be discarded. Every third watering, I'd carefully top water to wash down accumulated salts. On the 4th watering, fertilize. Your plant looks pretty healthy so far, but I'd address the drainage situation ASAP....See MoreWhat's the weirdest/oddest/unique thing you're WSing this season?
Comments (150)Shore, Ha! I guess gardening can get you into more than one 'sticky' situation? And thanks for the Bday wishes! If anyone is really planning on growing all of these, well, lets just say there better be some pictures forthcoming this summer. :)...See MoreI'm so naughty!
Comments (1)Randi, I have a couple of 'Red Planet' begonias. One from Rob's Violets ($4) and one from Accents for Home and Garden less than $5 less shipping. The one from Accents for Home and Garden was a larger specimen but both are small begonias. The leaves are waxy and thick like 'Bull's Eye'. I highly recommend it and it should not take up hardly any room. Butch Here is a link that might be useful: 'Red Planet' at Accents for Home and Garden...See MoreNaughty Nick
Comments (21)I remember you had to do the same thing last year, Brenda. I feel fortunate that mine bloomed at less than 6' tall. When I removed the anthers, I did not see much pollen on them,but I have seen crosses using NN. Is it small pollen, like the blossoms are small? Sorry, ........... just being silly!!! Guessing grandson Nick had his moments with grandpa! ;-) Brenda B...See Morekaryn1
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