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: 7/21/2007 Subject: AV lon shoot
Question I have a healthy blooming violet that has recently sent up 1 long thin stem. It is not a leaf or a flower. I have been asking around and only one other person said they ever had this and they never did find out what it was (they just cut it off)
Answer Are there tiny leaves on this stem?
If so, this is called a "basket." It is like a stolon from an episcia or a baby from a spider plant. Most AVs don't make these but it happens. I've had two.
If this is what you have, like a tiny plantlet, allow it to grow then cut it off and pin it to the soil of a small container. Put a plastic covering for a few weeks for humidity. Treat as an adult plant afterwards.
