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In the 'What's New' section we will feature regular specials, Handy Hints and fascinating facts about all things African Violet and Gesneriad. THIS BUSINESS FOR SALE Rare business, home and "valley change" lifestyle opportunity Business is relocatable and can be sold separately - largest variety of registered, named African Violets in the Southern Hemisphere!
The Violet Farm is situated on a 2 acre property in the picturesque Tumut Valley, in pristine Snowy River country. The three bedroom residence was formerly the Tumut Plains School House. Tumut township (Pop. 6,500) is situated midway between Sydney and Melbourne, two hours from Canberra and only one hour from the Selwyn Snowfields. The package includes:
Genuine inquiries to: 0408 190 461 (Tuija) 0418 633 715 (Peter)
African Violet Flower Types
Classic "violet" type blossoms with five
petals;
the upper two petals smaller than the three lower ones, and only one pair of stamens.
Five pointed petals form the star
shaped flowers which have five stamens. They may be S, SD or D.
A single bell shaped blossom is
formed by the fusion of 4-6 petals, about midway from the base.
These blossoms have
more than the standard five petals but do not have a complete second row of
petals. They may often also feature a crest or tuft at the centre of the
blossom. They may have the appearance of a single but characteristically
have multiple stamens.
As the
classification suggests; these blossoms feature at least two rows of petals.
These blossoms can
be any shape or form with distinctive fringed, frilled or serrated outer petals.
Petals of these
blossoms have a coloured edge and white edging is called Geneva. These
blossoms may be S, SD of D.
Two or more shades
of one colour appear on the blossoms.
Two or more colours
are featured on the blossoms.
These blossoms may
be of any shape or kind and are splashed or streaked with shades of the same or
different colour.
These blossoms have
a distinctive stripe through the centre of each petal. Handy Hints Casting Shadows A simple way to check
if your
African Violets are receiving enough natural filtered light is to pass your hand over
the position of your plants. If a shadow is cast your violets are in the
right spot. Mite Patrol Two non-chemical
ways of preventing mite attack: Spotting of the blossom, hairy and distorted leaves (starting in the central crown), short and thicker flower stems, hard and brittle crown. To prevent mite spreading, spraying is recommended. Also, preventative spraying can be carried out monthly, alternating with Kelthane and Malathion; to prevent the build of immunity. Always use sprays as recommended by the manufacturer. An African Violet Myth One of the greatest myths about African Violets is that you should not wet the leaves. In fact, African Violets can be washed with tepid water, as long as they are patted dry afterwards. Blemishes only occur if the leaves are wet and left in the light. Terminology Saintpauliaitis ( more commonly known as African Violitis) - the light headed euphoria experienced by African Violet growers when feasting their eyes upon their very own blooming creations.
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