Two scenarios - bad one - cyclamen mites. Good one - kinda good - your growth point died - happens without any reason - and it is sending 2 suckers to replace it. I think it is a choice #2.

Cyclamen mites spread like a forest fire - and if it is the only one plant affected - more chances - it is not it.

Let it continue growing - you will harvest a smaller sucker some time later and the first one will take over.

That can happen? The growth point dies? Oh boy.. just my luck. At least its probably not mites I guess. So when the growth point dies, does the original plant die? Or does it just get stunted until the old leaves die off?

Should I do anything special to it while I wait for the new baby sucker to grow? do I need to trim off the flowers or remove any leaves, reduce/increase light, water differently, ect? Or just let it go? I've never raised a sucker before - only pinched them off.

also Is there a way to check for mites? I want to be sure its not that. None of my other plants have weird tiny crowns, but I just want to be safe.

Do not do anything, just endure. It is too healthy looking for the mites. For some time it will looking off - but with time the main sucker will take over and in 6 months you won't know the difference.

That's the advantage - if the growth point dies - all side buds wake up - and start growing. That's how people propagate chimeras - cut the crown off and keep harvesting the suckers.

I would start a couple leaves. Then I would wait and see what happens to the original plant. Just to cover my bases. Good Luck! Rosie

I hadn't considered starting a leaf, but I haven't had the best luck with that. I think I'd honestly rather just buy a new one if this one kicks it. But good thinking on that! Thanks :)

I took away its flowers and have been pinching off any new flower stalks. The leaves are angling down quite a bit and the sucker is growing rapidly. I'll get photos when l get home.

i am just having no luck with the scorching sun lol.

I guess I would start a leaf or two so I don't have to spend the money and shipping to replace one plant. And I get the experience and gratification of making new violet babies!!

You know, we have all had to learn how to start a leaf sooner or later. Maybe it is your turn??? Good Luck!

Wait,,,,I just re-read your post. Do you have your violet in scorching sun???? That would be too hot. Maybe that is the problem. Rosie

Haha scorching my Macs Scorching Sun! Nah it should be good on light. Scorching Sun is the type of violet (though I get the feeling you might have known that and were making a witty joke? it's so hard to tell though writing!). my previous Macs SS died from my whole chloramine/soft water incident so this'll make two of the same species that gave me trouble :(

maybe I'll start a leaf just for the heck of it. I should probably read a bit before I do though. I've had trouble with the new babies being super asymmetrical and leggy. And then they die for some reason :P

hahahahaah you know that is one thing I have always said. You can't always get the correct meaning thru writing! So true. Should have put a lol after my last sentence!

I hope you do start a leaf. You don't want to totally lose your plant! Rosie

Haha well it was a good joke xD

Heres a little update for you! The sucker is growing quite fast! I'm probably going to remove those two spent leaves, and will probably take one more for rooting before they all die off!

How wonderful!!!! Lookin' good!!!!!! glad it is working out for you!!! Rosie

Remove the most damaged ones - but do not remove the rest of them - the new coming crown is way too variegated for its own good to support itself. Fish emulsion or Epsom salt would be a good idea now, 1/4 teaspoon per gallon.

Gotcha! I took the two leaves that are crinkling up and left the rest. I'll mix up some epsom salt water to help it get its green back :)

Uh...

Why are there so many leaves? :'( it looks like my sucker has suckers..

Oh my! I would just let it do its thing. Let's see where this is going. Notice the little bits of green on the little leaves??? YAY! When they get a little bigger and a tad bit greener then I would start them in little Kcups! Or little pots! Just my opinion!!!! Rosie