Joanne, I'm interested in russian too. Can you let me know the topic name of discussion that irina give you recommendation?

I like LE Zagadka but it's not selling in usa.

Thanks

The title of the thread is Russian African Violets. It is from approximately 2/17

I have LE Zagadka. It's one of my top loves. I just put down a leaf since it's so damn pretty. Forgot where I got it. Must be from Poland.

Omg, Julie, what is the requirements to purchase from overseas? Did you need any certificate? You bought the plant or the leaf? Any picture of the flower? Thanks

Shipping at your risk. Phytocertificates are so expensive.. nobody will agree. The damage is mostly done by long time in shipping. It can come fast - or slow.

Elsa,

I bought the starter plants. They came in very good shape. It took 2-3 weeks, but no guarantee like Irina said. I also bought leaves several times. Most came in good condition but one came after 1.5 months and of course all rotted. But the seller said I could email him when he starts selling leaves again in spring to resend them to me again.

I will remember to take a photo when I got home.

I looked on the internet for a pic. It was offered on Ebay from Poland last year for $13.50 plus postage.

I just Google the certificate price. The buyer had to pay 100 dollar?

Different price in different countries - or even in US - each state has its own fee.

There is a sale now on a public facebook group called Plant Sale African Violets & Gesneriads

Plantaria.flowers@gmail.com

Plantaria African Violet Farm. She posted a link to a pdf with 17 pages of AFs. Most are Russian.

Great, thanks a lot

Here is LE Charleston I also love. Deeper pink with blue fantasy.

Thanks, both are pretty.

Beautiful!

If seller said he can't provide phytocertificate. Buyer pay for the item and shipping only. It mean mostly the AV will be forfeited at the custom?

We are pretty far below on a customs list... there are much more dangerous items they check for... x-ray and use dogs to sniff. Praise the Lord for their efforts! You have 100 times more chances to lose your shipment to delay. But it can happen - so it is at your own risk,

NY only charges several $ for phyto, CO - $62 - and the whole day wasted. I tried to get phyto in Sweden - they only have it for big semi trucks filled with sales plants - and it cost $1000. Phyto is not required for the countries of EU. In some countries - obtaining the phyto will bring the tax inspector to your doors.

Thank you. Seems like a hassle to order from overseas.

Julie those are beautiful!!!! Rosie

Elsa - it is not your hassle- it is a seller's hassle. ;-))