About Nancy Expertise I can answer questions on the following subjects:
Pests, chemicals
Showing AVs
Sowing Seeds
Problems with plants
Basics of AV growing
Episcias
Streptocarpus
Experience I am an African violet Advanced Judge in US and Canada. I have written a book on pests of African violets called "Insects, Pests and Diseases of the African Violet Family" My articles appear in African Violet Magazine and Chatter as well as in other magazines.
Organizations AVSA
AVSC
African Violet Society of Greater Montreal
Saintpaulia Society of Montreal
Publications Book author: "Insects, Pests and Diseases of the African Violet Family"
African Violet Magazine, many issues
Chatter Magazine Many issues
Horticulture
Other Magazines
Education/Credentials University of Indiana Master's work (Music)
Awards and Honors Jr. Queen of Show (Pixie Blue) AVSC Convention Montreal
Approximately 100 blue ribbons
25 or so Best of Class
Past/Present clients I sell mostly leaves on Ebay. I sell plants at convention shows and local shows.
Expert: Nancy Date: 5/17/2008 Subject: NEW to AVs - pinch off dead blooms?
Question I received a beautiful trio of AVs as a gift and I've never cared for them before. Is it proper to pinch off dead and dried blooms? Is there a specific blooming season or should they bloom year round? thank youo.
Answer Hello:
African violets bloom all year long provided they get a good amount of light (no direct sun) water, and fertilizer.
Give one quarter teaspoon fertilizer per gallon of warm water and feed about ever 7-10 days depending on the dryness of your apartment.
Yes, it is recommended to pinch off faded blooms. Once flowers are in decline, you can just pinch them off to help the appearance.
