That's funny because none of the orchid people I know have AV myself included. lol
I used to grow AVs and I still love them.
They are amazing in that they can stay in bloom year around if conditions are met. They stay relatively small which is great plus for many indoor growers and greenhouse growers alike. They are easily propagated via leaf cutting.
There are so many different varieties to choose from.
Beauty is such a subjective thing. You find them boring but I find them very pretty, especially the dark violet or deep blue with white edges. I also like light blue flowers on very dark green leaves.
The reason I do not have them anymore is simply that I'd rather have more orchids than AV.
Also, AV often comes with thrips on the flowers. I guess one can simply pinch off all the flowers and wait for the second blooming to get rid of these bugs easily. but I just couldn't do that. also thrips once damaged some of my orchid flowers badly, so I just don't want that ever happen to me again.
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