It has two tiny white leaves in the center that appear to be undamaged but without the green I'm afraid it won't make it. I'm willing to fight for it but I think you're right... There just isn't much hope.

Do you know anyplace besides Violet Barn that sell the Rob's Lucky miniatures? I've seen one on Lyons but otherwise they seem fairly hard to find. For in the spring when they can make it to me safely, obviously.

So do I see two little leaves poking up in the front of the pix???? I would still try. I would keep it on the barely damp side and if necessary treat it like a new leaf and baggie it. Just don't keep it damp. Good luck. Rosie

They were two little leaves that fell off. It had a sucker but it fell off when I was taking the rotting stems away. So I should just keep doing what I'm doing? Right now the plant is in a bag but should I dry it out a bit?

I'm gonna keep the plant until it's for-sure dead. If it dies, I knew it was coming. But if it lives, that'd be even better :P

Nevermind. I went to check on it a few minutes ago and when I nudged one of the leaves back to check the brown patch, it fell off and some brown stuff oozed out... it was kinda gross but now I know it's definitely gone.

I guess it was my mistake buying in the middle of winter. I've never had trouble doing that before but I guess this one was just too tiny.

In that case, I'm gonna keep an eye out for a Lucky Penny come spring. If anyone knows a seller who has them besides Violet Barn, I'd appreciate it. My last conversation with them left a bad taste in my mouth and I'd rather not buy from them again...

Lyndon Lyon carries it.

http://lyndonlyon.com/AV%20List%20Chimeras%20NF.html

They send plants in winter in styrofoam boxes by Fedex - and Fedex is expensive.

It is a slow growing tender little plant that will require extra TLC and perfect conditions. I had it for some time, it did OK, and then it sported back to non- chimera...

Violet Barn uses a heavy soil mix - so if you are not careful - it gets too wet. It is probably contributed to the demise of the plant already weakened by a winter shipping. Robinsons are not the easiest shop owners to talk to - but they are hybridizers -so a lot of their stuff is unique and can be only obtained there, So do not take it personally - they give this feeling to everybody who wants to replace the damaged plants. Order when it is warmer or buy from them on the Shows. They usually bring excellent plants for sale on Conventions.

Good Luck

Irina

I looked at the first pic - and it looked like it had a chance - but putting it in a plastic bag was not a good idea. The damaged leaves immediately started to rot. Keeping it in a regular conditions without a cover probably would prevent the leaf rot and let them hold long enough for the sucker to come out - but - frost damage is frost damage. The stem could be compromised too.

I lost a couple plants shipped to me last winter.

Now I know ... if I buy in the winter, buy from someone who packages their plants well for winter shipping ...

I've had fairly good success with Lyndon Lyon.

Ohhhh,,,,so sorry. At least you tried! Rosie

It all depends on the area - and both Lyndon Lyon and Violet Barn are in upstate NY. It can be very cold in winter. And even with FedEx - the boxes are transported by FedEx trucks - and if the temperature is -15F in a day time and truck door is opened often - how long your plant even in styrofoam box will stay warm and cosy?

I was sending packages by Fedex at work - and the driver would park near our building in winter, open the back doors - and start sorting the boxes - in winter. You got the idea...

If seller and buyer both located in mild winter area - that's another story.

Linda Rowe - bloomin'jungle - does a fantastic winter packing - but I heard it is so cold there - even she took a break from selling on ebay.

Mother Nature...what can you do...