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New mini violet

10 years ago

Hi! It's been a while since I've been on here. Today I got a new mini from a local garden center, and I thought I would share some pictures before I remove the blooms/suckers and restart the roots.

The adult leaves are just under an inch long. It's so cute--I wish I had a better camera to do it justice. We're calling it "Tinkerbell" for now, but if anyone knows what kind it could be, I'd love your input!

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emmsmommy

10 years ago

It's beautiful!

I'm just getting started with minis and semis. Bought some leaves from ebay and all but one variety has babies now.

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Rosie1949
10 years ago
Oh nice!!!! There is not a store in town that has anything close to a mini!!! Rosie
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AnneCecilia z5 MI
10 years ago
Is it possible what you have there are a couple of miniature or semi-mini trailers and not a pot of suckers at all? I would proceed with "removing suckers" with caution...
irina_co
10 years ago
You can be right - the skinny long bloomstalks are typical for trailers.
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Original Author
9 years ago
Yes, I did find out later it's a trailer. It had two definite bunny ear shaped suckers though, and I removed those.
Rosie1949
9 years ago
If it is a trailer, shouldn't you leave the suckers on? After all, that is how it "trails" ! Rosie
irina_co
9 years ago
It will probably grow suckers again - with vengeance!
Rosie1949
9 years ago
Yeah,,,,let's hope so! Rosie

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