ps here is a pic. http://www.haneedesigns.net/tempics/av.jpg

This is not a neck. Unless this is a variety which grows upright, it looks like a plant reaching for light.

You didn't say in which exposure you placed your AV or if it was protected by a curtain or sheer, but it looks as if you need to get it in either overhead light or in filtered light in a window. If you put it in a window, turn it a quarter turn every other day until has the correct growth pattern.

Also read the FAQ at the beginning of this forum for care and light advice.

Good luck,
Linda

I have recovered plants burned more severially than yours. When we tented our house, I had all my collection in an outside terrarium, with a wood board over them to shield them from the sun for three days. Well, one of the workers had removed the board to gain roof access, and neglected to put it back. My whole collection was scorched. This was August in sunny CA. Some died, but I recovered the vast majority.

I did not remove any leaves till I saw evidence of new growth. I thought it would be more traumatic on the plant to pluck the leaves off. I also did not fertilize till I saw new growth. Other than that, I gave them regular care. This occured a year ago, and my whole collection is in the best bloom, and are beautiful plants.

One thing I noticed, is that when my plants recovered from this near death experience, they all decided to reproduce. The crowns were COVERED with baby plants (more than I have ever seen before, and on every plant.) Another thing I noticed is that they are all blooming there best-- the flower quantity has improved greatly this year. I think the plants are trying to reproduce since they almost died.