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Some of you may remember from this thread https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/lounge/40707-my-new-african-violet-chimera.html that I also grow african violets. In addition I grow Episcias, commonly known as "flame violets." They're grown mostly for foliage. Here are mine:

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Silver Skies- 5" pot

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Silver Dust- 5" pot

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Ember Lace- 5" pot

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La Solidad Bronze- 5" pot

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Kee Wee- 6" pot
 
That's pretty neat! Those are pretty! :D
 
Reminds me of when I was growing up. My mom always had african violets around the house. Very pretty
 
Oh, I love that Ember Lace!

Thanks Sara! That one is my favorite too. The pink, green, and white make a nice contrast. It hasn't bloomed for me yet, but it's supposed to be pink.
 
I like them all, but really love that ember lace. I need a frag! lol!!!

They produce stolons (think strawberry plant runners) so they're quite easy to propagate/frag. I've done it with Silver Skies and La Solidad Bronze. There's a plant sale in October that they're going to.
 
Sweet plants......If you ever get a cutting or what ever of that sweet Ember lace let me know......I would love to have a cutting to add to my dart frog vivarium.
 

IF YOU HAD TO OPERATE EVERYTHING ELSE MANUALLY, WHICH AUTOMATED SYSTEM WOULD YOU KEEP?

  • Auto top-off

    Votes: 62 58.5%
  • Automated dosing

    Votes: 6 5.7%
  • Mechanical filtration / roller filter

    Votes: 4 3.8%
  • Automated water testing

    Votes: 3 2.8%
  • Automatic feeding

    Votes: 1 0.9%
  • Lighting schedule

    Votes: 20 18.9%
  • Controller and remote monitoring

    Votes: 4 3.8%
  • Leak detection and emergency shutoff

    Votes: 2 1.9%
  • Automatic water changes

    Votes: 3 2.8%
  • None. I prefer to operate everything manually

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (explain in the comments)

    Votes: 1 0.9%
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