Baby Violets

17/10/2026

Product of the weekend! Shelf Shelving Storage Plant Stand https://amzn.to/4x9wGLm

16/10/2026

16/10/2026

African Violet 'Sunray Trail' 🌟🛤️ Trail Chimera | C. Sotkiewicz, 1987 Light green quilted leaves • Spooned & pointed Fuchsia flowers with signature white stripes ✨ Star-shaped singles that steal the show!

Sunray Trail:This is standard trailer chimera variety known as Sunray Trail. The leaves are light green in color and spooned, pointed and quilted in shape. The flowers are fuchsia in color with a white stripe. The flowers are star shaped and single in type. The plant was hybridized by C. Sotkiewicz in 1987.

16/10/2026

Blog post of the week:🌿 Did you know African Violets grow their leaves in neat rows? 🌿If you've ever wondered how to tell if your African Violet is healthy or when to trim old leaves, learning to count leaf rows (whorls) is the key! Our latest guide makes it super simple.

✨ What You'll Learn:

🔢 Leaf Whorls Explained:

African Violet leaves grow in sets of 3 around the crown
Each complete ring = 1 whorl/row
Healthy plants should have multiple visible rows

👀 Why Count Leaf Rows?
Monitor overall plant health and growth rate
Determine when your plant is ready for repotting
Know exactly when to remove old leaves
Spot crowding issues before they become problems

✂️ When to Trim Old Leaves: According to our guide, remove old leaves every 2-3 months on average. But watch for these signs:
Outer row looks overcrowded
Inner crown is too dense
Leaves appear dark brown, dull, limp, or faded

Plant needs rejuvenation
💡 Pro Tip: One reader mentioned—"It didn't click that they come in sets of 3" — this visual organization makes maintenance so much easier once you notice the pattern!

📸 Step-by-Step Photos Included: The article shows real examples with diagrams helping you identify each row, from the newest growth at the center to the oldest leaves on the outside.

Whether you're a brand new AV parent or a seasoned grower, understanding leaf whorls helps you give better care and keep your plants looking their best!

🔗 Read the full guide here: https://www.babyviolets.com/how-to-count-leaf-rows-whorls-of-leaves-on-african-violet-plants/

How many leaf rows does your favorite African Violet have? Snap a photo and share in the comments—we'd love to see them! 👇

RK RAO says: March 30, 2021 at 2:11 am A very good article on leaves,not found elsewhere.I am new to AVs and wanted to know when to remove old leaves.Thanks for your notes.

15/10/2026

Product of the week!!AV Soil: https://amzn.to/3lY6fUe

15/10/2026

🌸African Violet 'Frosty Cherry' (Moroznaia Vishnia) 🍒❄️ Breeder: K. Morev | Standard size White double stars with stunning crimson mottling ✨ That tailored foliage adds the perfect finishing touch!

🎨🌿Frosty Cherry (Moroznaia Vishnia) (K. Morev) White, double stars, with crimson mottling.Tailored foliage.Standard.

14/10/2026

Plant of the week!!Letnie Sumerki/Summer Twilight/Летние Сумерки (Мorev). Large double violet flower, white center and edges of petals. Variegated.

13/10/2026

One of my lost varieties!! Teas Irish Green Fields is a Small standard variety. The leaves are medium green in color and they have serrated, ruffled foliage. The flowers are white in color with a wide ruffled green edge. The flowers are Semidouble in type. The plant was hybridized by Tea Gallela.

13/10/2026

🌸 Real African Violets, Preserved Forever 🌸

Handcrafted resin jewelry featuring genuine dried African violet flowers—each one captures a moment of botanical beauty that will never fade.

✨ What makes them special:
→ 100% real dried African violet flowers
→ UV-protected crystal-clear resin
→ Handmade & one-of-a-kind pieces
→ Unique bail clasps for everyday wear
→ Perfect size for any style (typically 1-1.5")

From our hands to your neck. From bloom to heirloom. 💜

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