African Violets – Where Do I Buy Them?

In this episode, you will learn how I built my African Violet collection and where I shop for African Violets.

[susanlarose]

Lyndon Lyons is located 60 miles east of me.
Going there is like traveling to Mecca.
Talking to the owner, Paul, 2 or 3 times a year, is both a learning experience and a thrill.
I'm a botanist but an amateur violet grower and I have learned so much from Paul.
After touring his acres of greenhouses and learning from Paul, I will recommend Lyndon Lyons to any of you.

[Ruffles-fsqe]

Because of your terrific reviews I have added new African violets to my collection. I’ve always had African violets my entire married life, but only a few at a time. Now at 80 yrs young I am up to 9 but still adding. Ness crinkle blue is always “out of stock” but it’s a must for me to have so I will keep trying. African violets ask very little of me but bring me such joy. Thank you for all your reviews

[fountainpeninsanity]

Thank you for this information on where you get your violets! Beautiful collection!

[dorindastewart]

Wow, this was such a helpful video for this newby to African violets. I cant wait to check out more from you!

[nancylee]

Good information. I'm surprised to hear about ebay violets. I will have to check that out. Thanks again for sharing your insights. 🌸

[robinshemela]

Beautiful and very helpful! Thank you!

[BearLikeFire]

I’m interested in hearing more about your experience with Watermelon Snow. I see that variety on peoples’ AV wishlists all the time.

[HealingPlaceEnergySchool]

The Watermelon Snow that I brought from you in 2022 is thriving and growing. Yes, it's a fussy plant like Rose bouquet.

What is the name of the plant with ruffle leaves on the left at 9:40? I love ruffled leaf plants. Thank you

[ТатьянаАрзамасцева-эй]

Ничего не поняла, но сколько красоты!!! Красиво очень, все розетки очень аккуратные, цветы невероятные.

[karenvknight]

Hello do you know anything about primulinas? I have a gorgeous one but most of the info I find puts them between a streptocarpus and gesnariad. I need to speak to someone to learn more as mine has developed a neck and is hard to root leaves I can send a photo. They have tubular yellow flowers and smooth leaves although many have fuzzy leaves

[nanci]

I know you have your own soil recipe that i use but i was wondering if its better to keep the original soil with them that the grower uses? I know woodland bloom has their own recipe, or do violets make the transition easily with your recipe also, just wondering?

[stitISH]

is this in the states only ? do we have them in Canada ?

[SS]

This is another very helpful video!! Getting close to ordering time. And I am interested in growers of healthy plants. There are, no clubs or growers near me. Do you have growers that sell on ebay or do you have to bid on them? Thank you again.

[sandrabeck]

I went to a show/sale in Minnesota, and at the prices they wanted, I could not afford to buy plants. There are so FEW places that sell violets now.. I don’t understand.