Gorgeous! They do! I’d like to try to grow some named varieties.

That's all I have, but I only grow variegated plants. I have lots of named minis because you can put 4 plants in the same space as 1 average standard. You can grow 9 of them in the same space as an "Ann" plant.

Yes, I have lots of plants but most of them are small for that reason. The only African violets I have are the ones I posted about but I’d like to buy a few nice ones. I need to do some research to choose easier ones for a beginner like me. Minis would be great for space reasons but I heard they can be finicky. Is that true?

I am seeing no difference in culture between the smaller ones and standards. I'm growing all my keeping plants in Dandy pots, which are self watering, wicking pots. I use 360 day Nutricote which keeps them growing well. I use a $15 shop light so I have the light I need for an entire shelf full of happy plants. I can send a list of what I have so you can study them if you want. I'm loving Grape Treat.

Thank you, guys! That was really helpful! Yes, plantsman, a list would be great so I can decide if this is for me or not. After seeing how easygoing and beautiful my big box store clearance violets were I thought I could graduate to some “fancier” ones. But now I see it’s a whole new ball game. Now I have to take care of the powdery mildew first. After removing the flowers with the powder they look normal to me. But I assume it’s better to spray anyway?

I can't figure how to send a private message and I don't want to risk being banned. My email is cycadjungl@aol.com

I can send you a list. Tom

It all depends where you live - blessed and sunny FL - or cloudy Seattle - or where it is so cold in winter ... you name them...ND, MN ... The lack of sunshine, low temperature and humidity - can be detrimental for the little ones.

Thanks, Tom. I just moved to Southern California from New York.

Sillappeal, I'm sorry, California is the only state I can't ship to.

To send someone a private message, both parties have to follow each other. That means, hover over their name (ex. plantsman56), and click on it. That's it. When two people follow each other they can now send PM's!!!! Rosie

To receive messages, you must select the allow anyone to message me option in your advanced settings.

Thanks, I saw that, but wasn't sure how it worked.

In love with your NYE plantsman. Beautiful and healthy looking!