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Expertise
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
Average Ratings
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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| Diana | 08/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much, Patricia -- it's nice ..... |
| Barbara | 08/07/09 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | Hello Patricia. Thank you for your response ..... |
| Laura | 07/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 10 | |
| Dijana | 06/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your help. The sunlight ..... |
| Katie Fernandez | 06/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | i would rate you 10!!! |
Recent Answers from Patricia
2009-08-31 Diseases African Violets:
Bonnie, You were smart to isolate the unaffected plants. Mealy bugs are very soft-bodied insects which you can easily crush with your fingers. You can also use q-tips with alcohol to kill them on foliage
2009-08-18 African violets dense growth in center of plant:
Darlene, First, the white powdery substance is most likely powdery mildew. It often attacks varioius plants, especially AVs because they love moisture and humidity so much. More on that in a sec...
2009-08-13 Five AVs all in the same window -- only one won't bloom.:
Diana, I wanted to first thank you for the fine rating you gave me! Also, since they all came from a difference source, you may also want to try what I call "top dressing". That is, just add some fresh
2009-08-09 africian violet self watering pots:
Rose, I actually have had the same problem with my self watering pots. What I am answeing is only my opinion, but I have found that with the self-waterers you must empty the potting mix out about once
2009-08-03 Dying african violet hearts:
If your mother has successfully raised violets for years, it makes me suspicious of WHERE she is buying them. Is she purchasing them from the same place? From a supermarket? I'm sure she knows the basics
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