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Showing posts with label African Violet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label African Violet. Show all posts

Thursday, 13 February 2025

How to Separate Variegated African Violet Sucker

February 13, 2025 0 Comments

Variegated African Violets are beautiful houseplants that have been part of my life since 2020. For the past five years, they’ve brought me so much joy—not only by brightening my home but also by helping me cope with stress. They’re more than just plants; they’ve become part of my daily routine, and to my surprise, they’ve even opened up small earning opportunities along the way.



One of the varieties in my collection is Le Zhana. For a long time, I didn’t notice any suckers (baby plants that grow from the base of the main plant) forming on it. But recently, I spotted tiny leaves growing in all directions, and the plant temporarily stopped blooming. After observing it for three to five months, I realized those little leaves were actually suckers, slowly crowding the mother plant and affecting its shape and growth.


In the video I uploaded to YouTube, I showed how I carefully removed the suckers to help the mother plant recover and thrive again. This process not only gives the main plant room to grow and bloom, but it also gives us the chance to propagate new plants from those suckers.

 


Instead of throwing the suckers away, it’s best to pot them in their own containers. Keep in mind though, propagation doesn’t always guarantee success. Some suckers may not survive despite our efforts—but with proper care and a bit of patience, others will grow into beautiful, healthy plants.


This time, I managed to separate five suckers and three detached leaves from the mother plant. I’ve already planted them in new pots, and now I’m excited to wait and see which ones will thrive in the coming days and months.

Separated Suckers from the mother plants



 

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

Discovering the Charm of Variegated African Violets: Meet "Genetic Blush"

January 28, 2025 0 Comments

VARIEGATED AFRICAN VIOLET
Genetic Blush

Hello everyone!
Today, I’m excited to share another stunning variety from my collection of Variegated African Violets—her name is Genetic Blush. This beauty showcases semi-double, light pink blooms—sometimes resembling a soft rose blush—with striking dark green, serrated leaves. Like all African violets, both her flowers and foliage are delicate and captivating.

The Hidden History of Variegated African Violets

Have you ever wondered where variegated African violets came from and who first discovered them?

When I first saw African violets, I was immediately enchanted by their rosette-like flowers. But what truly amazed me later was discovering the variegated varieties. At first, I only admired them through online photos, never imagining I would one day grow them myself—let alone have them in my personal collection.

Curiosity led me to research their origins, and I found some fascinating details. According to www.avavs.com, variegated African violets originated as a mutation of the 'White Pride' variety. This particular mutation was carefully propagated and developed by American hybridizer Mrs. Tommie Louise Oden—a devoted enthusiast whose passion left a lasting mark on the African violet community.

Interestingly, African violets were first discovered in the tropical rainforests of Tanzania and Kenya during the late 19th century. However, it wasn’t until the early 20th century that variegated types were truly recognized and cultivated.

Mrs. Oden's work in developing and preserving these unique cultivars is deeply appreciated by collectors like me. Her contribution has opened the door for so many to experience the joy these plants bring.

with friends and colleagues, and even selling them on Facebook Marketplace. Each plant brings a little joy not just to me, but to others as well.

Here are the varieties I currently grow:

  1. Genetic Blush

  2. Cajun’s Dexie Pride

  3. Le Zhana

  4. Cajun’s Lil Oh Lah Lah

  5. Cajun’s Blueberry Hill

  6. Cajun’s Mystical Star

  7. Scorching Sun

  8. Buckeye Seductress

Every one of these varieties has its own personality, charm, and story. And for me, growing them isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about peace, discovery, and sharing beauty with others.

LE ZHANA


Genetic Blush


Saturday, 25 January 2025

Variegated African Violets - Cajun's Lil Oh Lah lah

January 25, 2025 0 Comments



This is one of my favorite Variegated African Violet, her name is Cajun's Lil Oh lahlah. a real sweetheart little plant that makes your day happy. We can describe her flowers as a two tone pink pansy-blue fantasy as well as variegated with medium green, pink and creamy leaves.

I had this  plant for over four years, I thought I will never see her blooms because it seems like a limbo of dying and rising thingy.

I bought this miniature variegated plant online, actually in Facebook page where Variegated African Violets  enthusiasts group together, it happens that I love African Violets but I cannot keep this plant alive. However, I did try anyhow to purchase and yes, it was really a struggle of making this plants alive. 

Following instructions online of how to water, wicked, and everything  doesn't seem to work for me and so I did try my own method or my own way. At last, it did work in my part, and now I have plenty of them and it makes me a few bucks too, which is nice and a plus of growing variegated African Violets.

After of four years struggling with this plant, she showed me her flowers and wow, I was stunning so beautiful where her  pink variegation is really awesome and so pleasant to my eyes.

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This picture shows after the flowers withered for three months. Even though without her flowers, the leaves itself catches our eyes, the pinkish-white-green variegation is absolutely beautiful.

 
The above pictures are the baby plants. They are some of the successful propagation I did way back last year of September. 

What I really like about African Violet in general is they are like a symbol of devotion. In the beginning I was also wondering why I like the plant so much, I thought was, the plant itself when flowered are very appealing to my eyes, however as the years go by internet are there to research on and I was so astounded that  this plant is really symbolizes devotion, commitment and faithfulness.  

In my own perspective why it's symbolizes as such, maybe it's the loving care, nurturing or taking care of these little houseplants requires dedication and patience. As what I said that, I had difficulty keeping this plant alive but I never gave up. So, this is what it means.

African violet in general is ideal for gift, an alive gift that keeps on growing because to propagate this plant is as easy as pie. 

If you love plants and have a lot of patience and dedication, for sure you will love African Violet especially the variegated ones.



Wednesday, 3 August 2022

Unboxing Variegated African Violet

August 03, 2022 0 Comments


African Violet is one of my favorite houseplants but due to have less space, I just have one African Violet. While searching online, I found a post concerning Variegated African Violet. I got so excited and hoping to have this type o plants in my collection. However, the online shopping is in Florida and the cost of shipping is more expensive. so, I decided to just let it go.

I still continue searching if I will find somewhere here in Canada and yes I found the Facebook page just for Variegated African Violet. If I remember exactly my first order was on May. I made a video while unboxing but was deleted accidentally.

In the above video was my second order that was on August as my personal gift for myself. I was so excited receiving my Variegated African Violet and I make sure I don't delete them yet some of the chips were deleted.

The leaf cuttings I received on this order and in my first order were all rotten. Totally doesn't know how to propagate the leaf cuttings. The rest of the babies, they are thriving!!!

I will make an update about Variegated African Violet soon. 

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