African violet help: White spots on African violet flower petals
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Comments (3)Yeah - mealybugs. Try what Minibot suggested - you can actually spray it with rubbing alcohol diluted with water 1:3 - be sure that you get in all the "armpits". Do it 3 times week apart and wipe the windowsill, saucers etc. with this solution - they lay eggs. There are more potent pesticides that kill them but try it first. Neem oil - I do not know - they are so well protected with their fuzz- which is eradicated with alcohol - the oil can just leave untidy spots on their furcoats, but not really reach them. Irina...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 Moreyour favorite white african violets?
Comments (12)terri, ma's white elephant is absolutely gorgeous! the person i get most my violets from has one, and i keep telling her that i will buy it "one day" when i have space for it... currently my favourite whites are alan's fallen angel (old pic below), milky way trail and snowy egret - yes, all trailers. optimara little crystal is a reliable white bloomer too. there's just something about it that makes me think "meh". Milky way trail doesn't have the most interesting foliage either, but at least it is vivid green. I've seen lovely plants of petite blarney, but it just won't do much for me... Karin...See MoreHelp with African Violets!!
Comments (6)Thanks guys--yeah, I have moved them more towards the back of the shelf so that they are more than a foot away from the window. The only time they actually get sunlight though is late in the afternoon and I have a blind in the window and I've been putting it down a little so it eliminates even more of the sunlight. I am trying some other changes as well--I'm sure they may not be getting a good amount of humidity either and I may change the way I water. I also do think I'm over fertilizing, so I'm going to try DynaGro Grow 1/8 tsp in a gallon instead of the Jacks that I was using (I messaged Irina and she gave me some tips too). Part of what I really like about African Violets is the challenge!!...See MoreYOLANDA
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