101. African Violets » ABC Adelaide african violets. Saturday, 1 May 2004. Optima Stockholm. Ashley Walsh Mike Lennon discuss african violets. (Audio in RealMedia format) Requires RealPlayer. http://www.abc.net.au/adelaide/stories/s817403.htm

@import url("/backyard/includes/localstyle.css"); @import url("/adelaide/includes/regionstyle.css"); The Backyard Indexes: Stories Recipes Reviews Audio ... Site Map your gateway to 891 ABC Local Radio and the Adelaide region More About 891 ABC Adelaide Adelaide Programs Bald Brothers' Breakfast Mornings Afternoons Drive ... 891 Mailing List Adelaide Web Cams 891 Studio Cam Adelaide Skyline Schedule Tuning In ... Contact Us Your Local Features Oztrax Local Radio Music Your Weekly Horoscope Weekend Gardening ... Recipes Your Say Online Poll Guestbook Add your message Your Local Information Country Arts SA Local Events Diary Add an event Local Weather ... ABC Jobs TV Schedule TV Schedule Archives Dakar Rally ABC Adelaide Story Index African Violets Saturday, 1 May 2004 Presenter: Ashley Walsh African Violet Society of South Australia Celebrates 40 years The society's annual show at St Peters Town Hall is celebrating the group's Ruby Anniversary. African Violets are indoor plants which require lots of tlc. They need to be placed on window sills (not in direct sunlight) or grown under artifical light (society members use fluorescent lights). In some situations you may need to turn your plant a quarter of a turn each day to ensure an even spread of light. They don't like draughts, enjoy humid, yet dry conditions and require a weak fertiliser solution in warm water (half a teaspoon to a bucket of water).

102. African Violets News Article. YOUR AFRICAN VIOLET. african violets are one of America s favorite houseplants, and one of the least demanding in terms of care to grow and flower. http://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/articles/africanv.html

University of Vermont Extension Department of Plant and Soil Science News Article YOUR AFRICAN VIOLET Contact: Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont African violets are one of America's favorite houseplants, and one of the least demanding in terms of care to grow and flower. To begin with, African violets prefer soils that are evenly moist. Improper watering, especially overwatering, is a primary cause of problems. Allow the soil to dry out only slightly before watering, then water from below. Flush out fertilizer salts with a thorough watering from the top at least once a month. And keep wet foliage out of the sun as the heat can leave marks. Violets are sensitive to extremes in water temperature. Water that's too hot or too cold will cause white rings on the leaves. Allow water to stand overnight to bring it to room temperature and dissipate any chlorine present. To produce constant bloom, apply fertilizer on a regular basis. But don't over do it. Slow- release fertilizers are a practical way to supply safe levels of nutrients at each watering. Violets need strong, bright light but not direct sun. Lack of light curtails blooming and causes leaves to grow upright. Too much light results in leaves that are brittle, scorched, and yellow. Under natural light, an east window is often the best in winter. Northern exposures are better during hot, summer months.

103. 5100 African Violets 5100 african violets. Because of their ease of propagation and ability to flower throughout the year, african violets are the most popular houseplant. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/teletip/scripts/5100.htm

5100 African Violets Because of their ease of propagation and ability to flower throughout the year, African violets are the most popular houseplant. African violets must receive the right amount of light to flower properly. If they are not getting enough light, the leaves become thin and develop long stems. They will usually have normal leaf color but will not bloom. If the light is too intense, growth is less vigorous and more compact. Leaves become pale or yellowish green. Often the leaves show darker areas where they have been shaded by other leaves. Flowering is decreased. The night temperature for African violets should be between 65 and 70 degrees F. The day temperature should be 10 to 15 degrees higher than the night temperature. Leaves on plants exposed to low temperatures will first turn dark then appear water soaked and finally die. Plants that are grown on a window sill can be damaged by low temperatures. The soil mixture used for growing African violets should be loose and porous so that it has good drainage. Set small plants in a 2 1/4 or 2 1/2-inch pot. As the plants grow larger, shift them to a 3-inch and later to a 4-inch pot. Establish a definite schedule for watering African violets. The amount of water will vary with the conditions under which the plants are grown. As a general rule, water the plants when the soil surface feels dry to the touch but before it becomes hard or the plants begin to wilt. The water should be room temperature; cold water will cause spots to develop on the leaves. Apply enough water each time to thoroughly saturate the soil. Throw away excess water draining through the bottom of the pot.

104. Hobby Rooted With Fans Of African Violets Hobby rooted with fans of african violets. An Hancock, of Middletown, Ohio, has been growing african violets for decades. Although http://www.azcentral.com/home/garden/articles/0207africanviolets07.html

OAS_listpos="Top,Position1,Left2,Right1,Right2,x01,x02,x03,x04,x05,x06" var ScriptsLoaded = true; OAS_AD('Top') NEWS SPORTS MONEY ENTERTAINMENT ... Home Section Search for: Resale Homes Agents Offices New Homes ... Moving Guide Housing Market: Home Sales Home Values All azcentral Republic - Today News Sports Features Style Travel Business Food/Home Advanced search, tips Print This Email This Most Popular ... Subscribe Hobby rooted with fans of African violets An old-fashioned purple African violet has colorful competition in hybrids. Beth Burwinkel Cincinnati Enquirer Feb. 7, 2004 12:00 AM Like many African-violet enthusiasts, Pat Hancock and Penny Wichman were influenced by their grandmothers' old-fashioned blue and purple flowers. "I just thought they were pretty," Hancock says. Today, thanks to the efforts of hybridizers, African-violet aficionados can enjoy plants in a variety of sizes, with blooms in red, blue, purple, white, pink, rose and fuchsia. Leaves come in many shades of green, and sometimes with variegation. "We like to bill (the African violet) as America's favorite houseplant," says Wichman, of Petersburg, Ky. Hancock, of Middletown, Ohio, has been growing African violets for decades. Although she has been involved with African-violet clubs, she didn't attend an African-violet show until 1992. There, she became intrigued by plants 30 inches in diameter. She loved the larger plants and wanted to see some with variegated leaves. She began crossbreeding plants and growing the seeds in a painstaking effort to create large plants with variegated leaves and as many as 14 blooms per stem.

105. Sonia's African Violet Links My name is Sonia Brock from Toronto, Ontario. I have been growing african violets since March 2001 and have a light stand and a table top stand as well. http://www.quartette.com/sunny/av.html

Back to Gardening Links My name is Sonia Brock from Toronto, Ontario. I have been growing African Violets since March 2001 and have a light stand and a table top stand as well. I belong to the Toronto African Violet Society and have just re-started collecting after a disaster with foliar mealybug. Thanks to kind friends from the Toronto Afican Violet Society my collection is well on its way to recovery with a beautiful selection of donated plants (7/2002) I started this page so I could always reach my Links and now - so can you :-) (Plus a few Gesneriad-related Links) African Violet Photo Archive African Violet Pictures African Violet Propagation African Violet Society of America, Inc. ... African Violets by Fredericks, Inc. (Ships Internationally) African VioletsTop Sites Alannah's Greenhouses Beautiful African Violet Photos (Japan) More Photos from Ken's Site in Japan Bloomlovers - Canadian Bluebird Greenhouse - USA Canadian African Violet Sources Caring for African Violets Fantasy Violeteers Floralight Gardens Toronto Lightstand specialists Jimmie's Painted Ladies Gesneriads.com

106. African Violets african violets. Growing african violets african violets can bloom all year and are not difficult to grow, but they are a little fussy about their conditions. http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=channel1727&rsc=tc9&page

107. Growing African Violets In Colorado FrontRangeLiving.com Garden - african violets. african violets When Small is Beautiful. Most importantly, african violets are not violets at all. http://www.frontrangeliving.com/garden/Africanviolets.htm

Colorado books and monthly online magazine June, 2004 Free Newsletter Search About FrontRangeLiving.com ... Garden African Violets African Violets: When Small is Beautiful By Niki Hayden A shrinking violet may describe a timid and shy individual, but when it comes to African violets, it’s just one of many inaccuracies. Despite their small size, lavish blooms come in brilliant colors with velvety petals. Leaves may be pink and green striped, wavy or fringed. A few can be downright loud and gaudy. Most importantly, African violets are not violets at all. They’re members of the flashy gesneriad family, which includes gloxinias. They do come from Africa, discovered near Lake Tanganyika by a German explorer in 1896, Baron Walter von Saint Paul-Illaire. But current day African violets no longer bear much resemblance to those species plants. Although associated with Victorian décor, they weren’t truly popularized unto the 1920s, when a California greenhouse began to sell them widely. "Some writers have suggested that the popularity in growing African violets coincided with fluorescent lighting," says Doug Crispin, enthusiast and owner of The Violet Showcase in Denver. Violets require about 12 hours of consistent low-level light—perfect candidates for fluorescent bulbs. Most indoor gardeners set up two grow lights in an out-of-the-way place like a basement. The triumph is bringing their violets upstairs when they are studded with flowers.

108. The Lazy Gardener - African Violets But her african violets were her babies, her darlings. I ve kept african violets ever since, though I ve never had very many violets at any one time. http://support.laurasbooks.com/lazyviolets.html

109. Saintpaulia Spp.- African Violet Saintpaulia species and cultivars African Violet Light african violets need as much bright light as possible, preferably an eastern or western exposure. http://www.nybg.org/plants1/plants/violet.html

Saintpaulia species and cultivars - African Violet This beautiful flowering plant in the Gesneriad family is well loved for its colorful blossoms and completely symmetrical form. It is easily grown indoors as a houseplant and blooms almost continuously with appropriate cultural care. CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS Light: African violets need as much bright light as possible, preferably an eastern or western exposure. They are also easily grown under artificial light, but will require more light than under natural conditions. Watering: Since African violets have tiny roots, they need to be evenly moist. Water thoroughly with tepid water either from below or above, taking care not to wet the foliage. After 15 minutes discard all excess water that the plant has not taken back up. Temperature: Humidity: A relative humidity above 50% is preferred to successfully maintain flower production. Provide additional humidity by setting plants on saucers and placing on shallow trays filled with moistened pebbles, and/or use a humidifier. Feeding: Feed once a month in spring, summer and fall but not at all in winter. Use a dilute, liquid fertilizer made especially for African violets (10-10-5).

110. African Violet Basket Florist Arrangements For Occasions - Flower Shopping At NC African Violet Basket ordering This wonderful mix of african violets is like having a flower garden right inside your home. African Violet Basket http://www.ncbuy.com/shopping/flowers/s2078_florist.html

NCBuy Home Shopping Online Flowers : Send African Violet Basket Discover America Flowers Magazines Posters ... More ... Hot Subscriptions Insurance Card Reviews Get the low down on credit card offers. Reviewed: Hilton HHonors Platinum Astrology Free Stuff GameHouse Greeting Cards ... Today in History New Downloads Free games and demos for your PC. Monopoly Tycoon African Violet Basket Retail Price: Sale Price: $44.95 International Deliveries This item is not available for delivery overseas.A limited number of products for delivery outside the US and Canada can be found by selecting an overseas florist This wonderful mix of African violets is like having a flower garden right inside your home. This Florist Arranged product comes in a wicker basket. This selection may contain: magenta, purple and white african violets (colors may not be as shown), and variegated ivy. All Florist delivered products may not be exactly as shown. Specific colors and flowers may vary depending on the florists availability. In each case the individual florist may make substitutions of equal or greater value. All Florist delivered products may not be exactly as shown. In each case the individual florist may make substitutions of equal or greater value.

111. Potting/Container Soil & Amendments: Scotts® Potting Soil For African Violets Scotts® Potting Soil For african violets. Specifically formulated for african violets. available sizes 4 qt. Where to Use african violets. http://www.scotts.com/index.cfm?poeSiteId=10926&partnerId=99999&fuseaction=globa

112. African Violet - Encyclopedia Article About African Violet. Free Access, No Regi encyclopedia article about African violet. with fine haired round leaves and velvety petals, african violets prefer a constant temperature with high humidity. http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/African violet

Dictionaries: General Computing Medical Legal Encyclopedia African violet Word: Word Starts with Ends with Definition The African violet Saintpaulia ) is of the Gesneriaceae A family of c. 146 genera and c. 2400 species, mostly in the Old World tropics with a few extending to temperate areas. Most species are herbs or subshrubs, a few are trees. The most familiar members of the family to gardeners are the African Violets in the genus Saintpaulia Click the link for more information. family. A perennial A perennial plant or perennial (Latin per , "through", annus , "year") is a plant that lives for more than two years. This term is usually applied to herbaceous plants or small shrubs rather than large shrubs or trees, but used strictly it also applies to the larger and longer-lived species. Herbaceous perennials are plants that do not form permanent woody tissue. In warmer and more clement climates they may grow continuously. In seasonal climates, their growth pattern is adapted to the growing season. In cooler temperate regions they generally grow and bloom during the warm part of the year, and the foliage dies back every winter. Regrowth is from their existing tissue or root-stock rather than from seed, as with annuals and biennials. Click the link for more information.

113. My African Violet Album All Graphic Images and Photographs are the property of Hysold, Rachel s Reflections, Wagontale Toy Poodles Violet Reflections. http://www.baynet.net/~wagon/page1.htm

Alamo Quest (H. Pittman) Semidouble pink/purple fantasy, raspberry edge. Dark green, plain. Standard Alamo Stranger (H. Pittman) Double light pink, green and bronze large. Dark green. Standard Alamo Sunshine (8395) 03/08/96 (H. Pittman) Double white/yellow. Variegated medium green and white, plain. Standard Anna Kreeck (5784) 08/17/84 (E. Trent) Double bright pink star/white edge. Variegated green and white, pointed, quilted. Standard Annabelle (8636) 07/18/97 (K. Stork) Double pink two-tone star. Black-green/red back. Large Apache Blanket (6128) 01/24/86 (J. Munk) Double blue frilled. Variegated green, white and pink, ruffled. Standard Apache Ranger (7417) 08/25/90 (J. Munk) Semidouble blue-purple/white ruffled edge. Variegated medium green, quilted, wavy, serrated. Standard Apache Showoff (J. Munk) Semidouble hot pink large pansy/red eye, rays. Variegated dark green and pink. Standard Apache Victory (8005) 10/16/93 (J. Munk) Semidouble pink frilled pansy, darker shading. Variegated green, white and pink, wavy. Standard

114. Frames Version http://www.theplantexpert.com/africanviolets/frames.html

115. Saintpaulia Website - Index Page Saintpaulia Mapping & Monitoring Project homepage http://www.mv.helsinki.fi/home/jkolehma/

Saintpaulia Conservation Project Johanna's Personal Saintpaulia Web Site Saintpaulia Conservation Project Johanna's Personal Saintpaulia Web Site

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