Thanks Irina
Fred in NJ

The virus was confirmed by Colorado Extention office. I am throwing all my violets, sinningias, and still watching like a hawk if the streps are affected. They live in a separate room.

Looks like the only things that are left are empy stands and pots - and I am going to treat them with clorax and boiling water.

I took several of my plants to the meeting to show what to look at - but the idea is - if you have a stunted plant - chuck it. If you have thrips - spray them. Do not wait until one suspicious plant will become the death of all collection.

We live - we learn - hopefully.

Irina

Oh Irina, sorry to hear that you have to pitch your collection. I know how you feel because several years ago I had to do the same thing because of mites.

Darn, that really sucks.
Are ringspots on infected plants similar to those caused by cold water damage? What was the tipping point for you to suspect that this was a virus?

So sorry you lost your collection, Irina.

Did you take pictures. These would be valuable to anyone needing to check symptoms of their own collections.

I hope your collection is replenished soon.

Nancy

I'm so sorry. Did you have to toss before?...was it you or maybe Korina that had the coir problems and was there a ph deformity problem too? Really bad luck. So sorry!
tish

Thank you my friends!

I have no doubt that I am not going to collect coins or build the toy railroad.

It is just so hard to part with something you love. One story - if they are definitely sick - it is their time to go. But if not - there is always a suspicion that the virus is lurking. It would be much easier just toss everything... There are always plants you wouldn't be able to get again..

Look for the stunted plants - and watch like a hawk for all suspicious spots. I think the definite sign are the distorted flowers with uneven color.

But if the plants are repotted on time, well fed and watered - you will not see concentric rings. But the flowers will definitely show. So - if you see the cold water spots - wait for more proof and be sure that no thrips are around.

I think the pics I can put together will be the last gift from my beloved babies...

Irina

Just bumping this for reference... Someone asked about this, and I thought it would be good to note that Irina has experience with this. :)