African Violet Rob's Astro Zombie

[Mandy2705]

Purchased this in March at the Orchid and African Violet sale in Denver. I repotted it in the most adorable pot ever and placed it in a very sunny windowsill. The wait for flowers was only 5 months I love AVs with the fantasy spots or any spotting at all. Enjoy

[DeaC]

The Violet Barn - Home of Rob's African VioletsCheck out violetbarn.com

[Mandy2705]

DeaC, I love that site, I haven't ordered anything from there yet...... I am at odds with myself, do I order some African Violets or some orchids? Ugh the struggle!

[Leafmite]

That is really cute! I love how small it is, too!
My 'mini' African violet has gotten huge so I guess it isn't a mini. Though I have checked out the Violet Barn a few times, I haven't bought a second AV, yet.

[Pat'sCatt's]

Really cute, the little pot is a perfect match!

[Mandy2705]

I was thinking that in Oct when the next orchid show is scheduled, if they will still have an AV show and sale at the same time, I will go they were selling this kind and many more for only $2? Ridiculous right? I felt like I was stealing the sellers goods lol. Well next time I go I think I might pick up more. The pots were only $7, ugh they were adorable, every kind of color imaginable. I have the pot makers info if anyone wants it. She doesn't have a website or sell online

[Joseia]

I've bought AVs from Robb's, they were all healthy, nice plants. They have been growing well, but I having a problem with one I got from Robb, an AV with white double petals, called Cotton Ball I think. This plant keeps growing out sucker crowns repeatedly and it is driving me crazy. None of the others do it - any ideas? Just the genetics of this variety?

[WhiteRabbit]

Cute!

*thread moved to "Off Topic" forum*

[Mandy2705]

Sorry Joseia, I don't know what the problem could be? I have heard of the dandy little sucker scalpels that make cutting them off really easy. They look like a tiny scalpel attached to handle. I hope someone tells you what the problem is. If I ever find an AV forum, I will let you know here I want to find an AV forum really bad. Pls share a pic of your AVs, I would love to see them

[Paul]

Originally Posted by Leafmite

My 'mini' African violet has gotten huge so I guess it isn't a mini.

Depends on what you consider "huge." In the AV world, "mini" refers to plants that remain 6" or less in diameter. Most will get to be in the 4"-6" range.

Originally Posted by Joseia

Cotton Ball I think. This plant keeps growing out sucker crowns repeatedly and it is driving me crazy. None of the others do it - any ideas? Just the genetics of this variety?

Just genetics.

Originally Posted by Mandy2705

I want to find an AV forum really bad.

As you wish:

African Violets - GardenWeb