What the glitter?!

5 years ago

This shows how new I am to AV’s, I had no idea the blooms could have a glitter look to them. I’ve had this for a month or so but guess I never had it in the right lighting to notice. Way more sparkle to it than the picture shows, I have no idea how I have missed it. I thought at first my 5 year old had dusted it with glitter. I told myself I would stop at 3 AV’s .....that may not be possible, too many beautiful choices out there!

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aegis1000

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

Many African Violet blooms have a glittery effect on the bloom surface.

A look at my own violets shows this effect most noticeable on lighter (i.e. white or pink) blooms ...

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Rosie1949
5 years ago
Welcome!!!! And we have some great enablers here! lol Rosie
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klromers
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks for the welcome! um, yeah, currently googling space violets.....
alabamaav
5 years ago
The glitter effect is dependent on the shape of the petal cells. Dome shaped cells reflect the light better than ones which are flat. Flatter cells don't reflect as much light and don't glitter.
klromers thanked alabamaav
irina_co
5 years ago
When you are staging your plant for the photo - add an incandescent light - for whatever reason the light from a regular bulb makes these special cells sparkle on the photo.
klromers
Original Author
5 years ago
thanks! When I first noticed the sparkle the AV was under these halogen lights, it lit up like crazy! but in regular daylight (not direct sun) I don’t see it at all. It was just a pleasant surprise!