African Violets/Yellow
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Searching for these old African Violet pots
Comments (13)That's a very neat idea! I'm surprised that I never saw those pots. Perhaps they weren't distributed everywhere or perhaps my mother simply didn't use wicks on anything but african violets and used round pots. I would imagine the square ones probably cost a little more, what with the corners. They are definitely kind of neat looking :). If you can find them, there's a fair chance they will be usable. I know I rescued a couple that were my mom's and one is turquoise. Aside from being a little faded, it's fine. The later ones came in more garish colors (orange, bright yellow and green at best). The problem is that flower pots aren't seen as having value, especially plastic ones. Even most McCoy ones aren't selling on eBay and there has to be a market before things show up there. I don't know what your budget might be, but check and see if eBay has any place to list "wanted" items. Those "pickers" are out there. I have no idea if Craigslist is an option. We don't have it and I only looked at it for antique sewing machines for awhile. As for the plants, I'd suggest joining the AVSA if you haven't already. There are some people there who might be able to help with information. I found an ad in a 1975 AVSA magazine for Buell's which offered a list of "all we grow." A piece of their literature would be helpful. Although you will find that many of the plants from that time period are lost, some are still available. There is a certain interest in vintage violets and John Cook at Cape Cod was still selling some on eBay last season. You don't have to go back as far as the original 10. One thing you might want to consider when choosing, is whether they are "droppers" or not. I grow Blue Boy (1948), Happy Harold (1971) and Midnight Radiation (1983) and they are all very messy droppers. A roomful like that would be a nightmare. Tommie Lou (1967) does not drop and Feather (prob. 80s), drops but doesn't make the mess. I think you may be able to create the vintage look with slightly newer plants. There are still Eyerdom (Granger Gardens, Granger) and Lyon's varieties available from this era also. Bloomlovers.com carries some vintage, although you have to grow them from leaves or plugs. Good luck with this project. If you find any round turquoise pots, send them this way, lol. Diana...See MoreAfrican Violet suckers-Prone African Violets?
Comments (21)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...See MoreAfrican Violet leaves are yellowing
Comments (1)hi dina.... hope you enjoy your new african violets, with or without yellow leaves! this forum is devoted to genus viola rather than the african violet, family gesneriacea. there's a link to the african violet forum at the start of this forum. hope you have success. rob......See MoreAfrican Violet Pictures
Comments (2)No. 90% of them, including all of these, are under growlights. From old Aerogrow gardens. I have to rotate them from under the lights, to window sills, so i get blooms and growth, then put them on window sills, I can see them better, and enjoy them easier on the window sills, they grow on the sills,but less so, so when they stop blooming I swap violets around. Get stronger plants/blooms, and then swap them around. Got to buy another AeroGrow garden, an old big one, that they use to make. They hold about (6) 4in pots, or (10) 2in pots of violets....See MoreMarigold33 NY-Z7
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