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.
Question what is best light direction, n,e,s, w. mine wont bloom
Answer African violets need good light with no direct sun. It depends where you live as to the best direction.
For instance I live in Montreal so a Southwest direction is fine. If you live in the south, this direction would definitely be too hot and likely too bright so you would do well with an easterly direction.
So, not knowing where you live, I suggest you observe the sun in windows of each direction and choose the one that gives at least four hours of bright light with no direct sun.
Also your plant may do better if you change the soil about twice a year and of course give 1/4 teaspoon fertilizer, say, 20-20-20, to a gallon of water at every watering. Every 6th watering may be given from the tap (use warm water) in order to wash away fertilizer salts.
