Where results make sense

About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us

Violet (plant) - MSN Encarta Violet (plant), common name for a medium-size family of flowering plants, and for its representative genus. Violets are easily hybridized, and many hundreds of types have been developed. The dogtooth violet belongs to the family Liliaceae and is classified as Erythronium albidum. encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761576195/Violet_(plant).html   (448 words)

African Violet - Plant of the Week The African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) is a member of the tropical Gesneriad family and is related to such plants as gloxinia and streptocarpus. Plants must be fertilized regularly when making active growth with any balanced houseplant fertilizer or one of the special African violet fertilizers on the market. Ideally, plants should have between 500- to 600-foot candles of light, which is about the amount of light received on a north window sill in the summer. www.arhomeandgarden.org /plantoftheweek/articles/African_Violet.htm   (499 words)

Birdsfoot Violet - Plant of the Week One of these, the birdsfoot violet, is among the most beautiful spring wildflowers and also one of the most difficult to cultivate. Birdsfoot violet (Viola pedata) is native throughout the state and common in all of the eastern states. In mild climates, plants are evergreen with new leaves appearing in the fall. www.arhomeandgarden.org /plantoftheweek/articles/birdsfoot_violet_4-29-05.htm   (638 words)

Violet (plant) Information Violets (Viola) are a genus of flowering plants in the family Violaceae, with around 400-500 species throughout the world, mainly in the temperate Northern Hemisphere but also in Hawaii, Australasia, and the Andes in South America. One quirk of some violets is the elusive scent of their flowers; along with terpenes, a major component of the scent is a ketone compound called ionone, which temporarily desensitises the receptors in the nose; this prevents any further scent from being detected from the flower. Violets are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Giant Leopard Moth, Large Yellow Underwing, Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing and Setaceous Hebrew Character. www.bookrags.com /wiki/Violet_(plant)   (576 words)

Violet (plant)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02) Violets (genus Viola) are flowers of the family Violaceae, with around 400 species throughout temperate areas of the world. Most violets are herbs found in moist and slightly shaded conditions such as hedgerows. Violets are small perennial plants often with large heart-shaped leaves, which flower profusely in spring. www.alloffinance.com /Violet_%28plant%29.html   (867 words)

AllRefer.com - violet, Plant (Plants) - Encyclopedia Garden violets (often called violas) are generally hybrids and may be purple, blue, rose, yellow, white, or combinations of these, sometimes with double flowers. It became the flower of Athens; followers of Napoleon, who promised to return from Elba with violets in the spring, used the blossom as a badge; and in the United States a violet is the floral emblem of three states (New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin). Some unrelated plants are also called violets, e.g., the African violet of the family Gesneriaceae (gesneria family) and the dog-toothed violet of the family Liliaceae (lily family). reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/V/violet.html   (347 words)

Exacum affine - Persian Violet - Gentianaceae Exacum affine, or Persian Violet, is a small herbaceous biennial plant native to the Island of Socotra, a Yemen archipelago in the Indian Ocean. During the winter months, plants are grown on the drier side and fertilizer is withheld until new growth starts in spring. Cal's Plant of the Week is provided as a service by the University of Oklahoma Department of Botany & Microbiology and specifically Cal Lemke, who is OU's botany greenhouse grower and an avid gardener at home as well. www.plantoftheweek.org /week251.shtml   (364 words)

Brian's Garden - African Violet (March 9, 2001)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02) The species name ionantha means 'with violet flowers' (referring to the color), although today we can choose plants with reds, corals, pinks, blues, purples and white flowers. African violets have thick leaves which are paler green on the undersides and covered with short, dense hairs on the surface. Once in a while the plant should be bottom watered by placing the pot in a saucer of tepid water and letting it soak up until the media's surface appears wet. www.briansgarden.com /questions/010309q.html   (1001 words)

African Violet - Robs Argyle Socks Sport?? 51 African Violet - Rob's Toorooka Dbl Rose/Red/White 81 African Violet - Ramblin' Spots Double Pink/Blue Tr. 25 Metal Orchid Plant Markers 5.5 in African Violets... seeds.marriottart.com /socks.html   (370 words)

Planting, plant food, house plants, insect control, african violet propagating Saintpaulia, better known as the domestic African violet, is a native African plant typically cultivated as a wonderful house plant. African violets prefer a constant temperature of between 65 and 75 degrees to thrive and tend to require a constant humidity level of 50% in order to grow into luscious and mature plants. You can see that the plant on the left in the Oyama African Violet Pot is considerably larger, due to the consistent moisture and nutrients it received. www.avplanters.com   (515 words)

botanical.com - A Modern Herbal | Violet, Sweet - Herb Profile and Information This peculiarity is not confined to the Violet. The plants should then be sprinkled at frequent intervals with a mixture of sulphur and well-seasoned soot and a thorough syringing such as will reach the under-part of the foliage should also be given, using a solution of Gishurst compound, repeating the operation at intervals of a day or two, until the pest is eradicated. For Violets in frames, light and air cannot be overstudied, and whilst not allowing the frost to exercise a too severe influence upon them, it is advisable to expose them to all the fresh air and light obtainable, to keep the plants in healthy condition. www.botanical.com /botanical/mgmh/v/vioswe12.html   (4615 words)

Monrovia - FROSTED VIOLET CORAL BELLS New spring growth is violet pink, gradually darkening with age to bluish in winter. Plant in irregular groups for woodland understory gardens or under shade trees. Pink violet foliage with deep burgundy veins form a vigorous but neat clump which is accented by small, dainty white flowers on wiry stems. www.monrovia.com /PlantInf.nsf/715018c0a554020088256f1600604920/fc630119ad59adab8825684d0070d892!OpenDocument   (483 words)

Questions On Violets The plant is healthy, but the violets are becoming overgrown, overcrowded and hard to the touch in the crown. African violets, in spite of the popular myth that they are delicate houseplants that need fussing over, are almost weedlike in their native environment. African violets today are pretty tough individuals, and as long as she waters them properly, and provides ample bright (but not direct sunlight) light, they should continue to produce well for her. www.ext.nodak.edu /extnews/hortiscope/flowers/violet.htm   (5077 words)

eBay Guides - AFRICAN VIOLET BASIC CULTURE GUIDE Plants need nitrogen for healthy leaf and green color as well as healthy stem growth; phosphorus for the development of strong root growth and to stimulate blossom formation, and potassium to help the root systems absorb other essential nutrients and to adjust to changes in conditions such as cold and heat. They should be approximately 1/3 the diameter of the plant's leaf span, so as a guide, visualize 1/3 of the plant in the center of the pot, 1/3 of the plant over the right side of the pot, and 1/3 of the plant over the left side of the pot. In order to let your violet develop new roots, plants should be repotted once a year at the very least, preferably two to three times a year. reviews.ebay.com /AFRICAN-VIOLET-BASIC-CULTURE-GUIDE_W0QQugidZ10000000001815845   (1290 words)

The Violet Showcase The updated Supplies catalog and Violet list will be sent to all who have requested it on-line, by phone, or by mail as soon as it is ready. Fertilizers and pesticides, fungicides, and algaecides for violets We are replacing it with Miracle-Gro Liquid African Violet Plant Food shown on the left in the photo. www.violetshowcase.com /index.html   (1706 words)

Violaceae - Violet Family The violet family are mostly perennial herbs, but there are some shrubs and a few annuals. The violet family has about 22 genera and 900 species, but only one genus, Viola, occurs in Montana. The family is not commerically important apart from Viola odorata which is grown for perfume, flavoring, and a violet colored liqueur called Parfait Amour. montana.plant-life.org /families/Violaceae.htm   (336 words)

Cloning a Plant When the African Violet Plants that you will be cloning are healthy and have a good height, color, and structure you can start your procedure in cloning the plants. When the plant has grown its roots, it can be taken out of the container with the new chemical medium and placed into soil. If the African Violets are cloned then their structure, color, and height will weaken and not be as good as the original plant that was not cloned. www.geocities.com /adman557/IRPcloning.html   (1311 words)

Burke's Backyard Archives 2004 - Australian Native Violet - Plant of the Week The purple and white flowers appear mainly in the warmer months, however this plant is rarely without a few flowers. Plants in small pots from the nursery can be cut up into many sections to get the 'lawn' started, or look for it in a friend's garden and dig up some runners. Native violets are also often sold at fetes and plant stalls. www.burkesbackyard.com.au /2004/archives/2004/in_the_garden3/flowering_plants_and_shrubs/australian_native_violet__plant_of_the_week   (268 words)

BuyAfricanViolets.com Care Guide While photosynthesis is most often associated with a plant's green leaves and stems, its most vital function is to convert carbon, hydrogen and oxygen (in the form of carbon dioxide and water) into usable energy called plant carbohydrates. When the temperature is too warm, plant growth will become rangy (i.e., elongated stems and leaves), leaves will appear dry and shriveled, and flowers will begin to drop off. Once an African Violet begins to show symptoms of exposure, it is often too late, especially since it may take up to 36 hours for symptoms to appear. www.buyafricanviolets.com /care.php?PHPSESSID=82e994daff397c029107140ef45ad2fa   (2691 words)

Rhode Island State Flower Violet Viola sororia Though the process was initiated way back in 1897 when Rhode Island school children selected the violet as their preference for a state flower, the violet was not officially adopted until 1968. The ten finalists were the arbutus, buttercup, daisy, goldenrod, lily, pansy, pink, rose, violet and water lily. When the final votes were counted, the violet proved to be the most popular choice, receiving 10,013 votes. www.netstate.com /states/symb/flowers/ri_violet.htm   (763 words)

African Violet Plant Food Products, Fertilizers, & Supplies Many african violets have unique nutrirional requirements for strong plant growth and blooming. A 12-36-14 water soluble fertilizer with micronutrients for feeding all types of african violets and flowering houseplants. Plant speciies may vary in nutritional requirements, so always try a small sample of the above products at various application rates to get the right plant performance. www.gardenlink.com /VioletProducts.htm   (620 words)

African Violet Fertilizer No urea is ever used, and because Optimara fertilizers are 100% water-soluble, your plants will always get the most from their nutrients. In African Violets, for instance, urea nitrogen is known to cause root burn, which hinders a Violet's ability to properly absorb water and nutrients. This is important, because plants absorb all their nutrients through osmosis. www.buyafricanviolets.com /fertilizer.php?PHPSESSID=b1a3a8668ca8826d9fb3125f201ab40c   (527 words)

Plants by colour - Mauve-Violet A beautiful plant each leaf has the veining marked in clear white (called ‘veined leaf’) the flowers are white with a hint of lilac. A beautiful plant – each leaf has the veining marked in clear white (called ‘veined leaf’)– the flowers are white with a hint of lilac. The plant grows in a naturally bushy shape and this is one we enjoy growing. www.geraniumsuk.com /plants/by-colour-5/Mauve-Violet.htm   (1095 words)

African Violet Care They are temperamental plants, but given the right conditions they have been known to bloom year round producing pink, purple, lavender, wine, white and other colored blossoms. Since African Violets tend to bloom better when the roots are a bit crowded, it is wise to repot them only when more than one third of the leaves extend beyond the pots edge. African Violets tend to be their healthiest and flower better when they have only one crown near the soil where the stems come together and join the roots. www.aecnetwork.com /gardening/gardening_guides/flowers/african_violet_care.htm   (1008 words)

Viola pedata, Birdfoot Violet, Pansy Violet Plants & Seeds Is a very showy plant with large flowers for the border of your spring garden and is excellent for use in outdoor planters. Birdfoot Violet or Bird's Foot Violet plants are excellent grown in a large container on the deck or in the yard. Germination of birdsfoot violet seeds may be improved with an overnight soak in GA3 (Gibberellic acid) resulting in germination in approximately 10 days. www.easywildflowers.com /quality/vio.ped.htm   (414 words)

The Violet Voice All plants entered in this division must have been propagated by the grower or have been in his/her possession for at least three months. Plants do not have to be in exhibitors posession for the three month period as in horticulture division. All plants should be taken out of pots and planted in the container. groups.msn.com /TheVioletVoice/aprilvioletshow.msnw   (860 words)

June Virtual Violet Show by The Violet Voice Group Plants do not have to be in exhibitors posession for the three month period as in horticulture division. Plant a woodsy scene with tall trees and small plants with interesting landscaping and feature the African violet, (preferably a semi or mini since they fit the space much better.) One or more violets may be used. Use African violet and other gesneriad cut flowers for this scene to be created in an open or closed water bowl. www.violetvoice.com /shows/june04   (775 words)

Violet: Early Spring Bloomer With their beautiful violet color and fresh, sweet fragrance, they are one of the first bouquets I can pick. The violet plant is a small perennial that is cultivated and also grows wild in meadows, (yards!) and roadsides. Violets prefer soil pH around 6.0-7.0, and that is moist and well-draining. www.suite101.com /article.cfm/herb_gardening/66721   (328 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us   Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.