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PLEASE LIMIT QUESTIONS TO AFRICAN VIOLETS. I will accept any question or problem relating to African Violets and their care. If I do not know the answer, I will research it for you.
Experience in the area
I learned about African Violets at the knee of my grandmother, who was born in 1895. I have been raising violets for nearly 30 years, and have helped friends and relatives with growing as well
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| tricia | 03/08/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | this person told me to go to ..... |
| Judy | 03/07/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Pat. I appreciate all your help ..... |
| carol | 02/25/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Marilyn | 02/16/10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, Patricia, for your quick response ..... |
| Sarah | 01/08/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your time ..... |
Recent Answers from Patricia
2010-03-06 leaves:
Tricia, This sounds like a possible fungal infection which can come from over-watering, or possibly another insect. Or, possibly root and crown rot. Is it possible for you to send me a photo? Just
2010-03-04 I'm new at raising african violets any tips and advice would be appreciated:
Judy, The main thing to remember about violets is they they have to have three things: SUNLIGHT MOISTURE WARMTH Never let them dry out. Sunlight directly is OK in wintertime, but in summer or
2010-02-26 Sick African Violet:
Robert, When my older established violets start losing color around the edges of the OLDER leaves (that is what you mean?) then I figure they may be getting too much sun. It is that time of year that
2010-02-25 African violets appear to be dying:
With your plants being as old as they are, it sounds to me as if it could be a fungal infection or even a parasite, and both could be brought on by over-watering. Do you think it's possible they could
2010-02-15 My repotted African Violet:
Marilyn, Wish I could give you a more positive answer, but many older violets often form two plants, and I've tried to divide them with no luck. I don't think I've ever had luck with this, and I was
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