Are African Violets easy to grow? I don't seem to have much luck.
African Violets are called America's favorite houseplant for a reason. They are fairly easy to grow and do well when neglected. Given water, fertilizer and ample light, they will reward you with stupendous bloom. Let us help you grow better plants.
Are there many different violets?
Hybridizers have created over 17,000 registered varieties since African violets were first introduced in Europe in the 1800s. Now, in addition to the classic single purple pansy blossom, there are doubles and semi-doubles; standards, minis and semi-minis; every color imaginable; fantasies, thumbprints, chimeras, and edged. Even the foliage is different on different plants. Some plants are variegated, have girl foliage and different leaf edges. There is a violet for you!
When do you meet?
The CFAVS meets every third Wednesday from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. at the Beardall Senior Center, 800 Delaney Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801. The telephone number is (407) 246-4440. You may contact our president, Linda Price at [email protected]. She will get back to you!
What happens at the meetings?
We begin with a short business meeting, followed by a demonstration or lecture, and finish up with a short fun and games session. Most meetings include a raffle or game of some type where you can win starter plants, potting supplies or ????
When do you have shows?
The first weekend of March, the CFAVS puts on its annual show. The show is a judged African Violet Society show. This means that you can earn ribbons and awards recognized by the African Violet Society of America.
African Violets are called America's favorite houseplant for a reason. They are fairly easy to grow and do well when neglected. Given water, fertilizer and ample light, they will reward you with stupendous bloom. Let us help you grow better plants.
Are there many different violets?
Hybridizers have created over 17,000 registered varieties since African violets were first introduced in Europe in the 1800s. Now, in addition to the classic single purple pansy blossom, there are doubles and semi-doubles; standards, minis and semi-minis; every color imaginable; fantasies, thumbprints, chimeras, and edged. Even the foliage is different on different plants. Some plants are variegated, have girl foliage and different leaf edges. There is a violet for you!
When do you meet?
The CFAVS meets every third Wednesday from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. at the Beardall Senior Center, 800 Delaney Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801. The telephone number is (407) 246-4440. You may contact our president, Linda Price at [email protected]. She will get back to you!
What happens at the meetings?
We begin with a short business meeting, followed by a demonstration or lecture, and finish up with a short fun and games session. Most meetings include a raffle or game of some type where you can win starter plants, potting supplies or ????
When do you have shows?
The first weekend of March, the CFAVS puts on its annual show. The show is a judged African Violet Society show. This means that you can earn ribbons and awards recognized by the African Violet Society of America.