tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410655882531951930.post581351814698519917..comments2022-11-26T01:57:28.134-08:00Comments on Pathway Horticulture and Science: African Violets love wet leaves, but...Wayne Stratzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09607523027034143603noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410655882531951930.post-25870110649630224652009-03-14T05:21:00.000-07:002009-03-14T05:21:00.000-07:00Jan--- yes, gray is a color we rarely want to see ...Jan--- yes, gray is a color we rarely want to see on our leavesWayne Stratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607523027034143603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410655882531951930.post-48128772756673588662009-03-13T08:36:00.000-07:002009-03-13T08:36:00.000-07:00When I had African Violets, (which I really enjoy ...When I had African Violets, (which I really enjoy having), they did very well until one day when I set them out on my deck to 'get some fresh air' in the summer. Oops. Big Mistake. I left them there too long, and the sun turned their leaves white/gray, wilted, and scorched the flowers...Basically, I had to remove just about everything but the main stem!! What's cool about many plants is that they will, of course, continue to grow and produce leaves...BUT my point is, I don't think they are meant to be outdoors where there is much heat and sun:-)Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410655882531951930.post-72710159936185991022009-03-02T06:37:00.000-08:002009-03-02T06:37:00.000-08:00Chandramouli--- That I don't know. If I had to g...Chandramouli--- That I don't know. If I had to guess I would say that they would not do well in full sun or high heat. I just did a quick search and most folk had little luck with them outside. If you try it, let me know how it goes. watch that hot sun though. I did see someone had them on a covered porch so they were in the shade all day.Wayne Stratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607523027034143603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410655882531951930.post-85518210744109980702009-03-02T04:41:00.000-08:002009-03-02T04:41:00.000-08:00Interesting info, Wayne.Does it survive hot tropic...Interesting info, Wayne.Does it survive hot tropical climates? I'd love to have 'em in my garden.Chandramouli Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532146969497878220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410655882531951930.post-12236485477919187832009-03-01T05:48:00.000-08:002009-03-01T05:48:00.000-08:00sheila--- I have not done it this year. Maybe I a...sheila--- I have not done it this year. Maybe I am bored with the "same old". But it is cool for the students to witness so maybe I can then all take a cutting or two home.<BR/><BR/>tina--- I have read that they are one of the best plants for a light stand and I believe it. Thanks for the encouragement to do the experiment... results will be posted here.Wayne Stratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607523027034143603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410655882531951930.post-27335948786133754242009-03-01T04:53:00.000-08:002009-03-01T04:53:00.000-08:00That's funny, on Gardening by the Yard; which I am...That's funny, on Gardening by the Yard; which I am watching right now they state African violets LOVE florescent lights. It would be great learning for your students to design and perform an experiment on cold versus warm water.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410655882531951930.post-15263429701969166892009-02-28T20:08:00.000-08:002009-02-28T20:08:00.000-08:00I used to love to propagate African Violets too! I...I used to love to propagate African Violets too! I have long since moved on to bigger projects but none more satisfying than those little rosettes that would form at the base of the leaves.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15126794179121146839noreply@blogger.com