Wishlist Plants Unboxing | African Violets | Relaxing Potting Up | New Plant Shelf

[@annfuller7303]

🥰Thanks!

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Thank you sooo much!!!! 💕💕💕

[@Byrod1]

Everything good looking in this channel ! makes my day always. Thank you Gena. My Violets are all single petals dark blue with yellow center, some white , pink, NO VARIEGATION ON THE LEAVES FOR ME.

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Thank you so much!!! I love the single petals as well. Yours sound beautiful 💚💚💚.

[@karenmcnair3982]

Such nice healthy baby plants. The flowers will be stunning! You really cannot find ones like that at big box stores or even local nurseries unless they specialize in African Violets. 🌸

[@ThePinkTrellis]

You are so right!!! If I came across something so exotic locally I would be thrilled. I’m gonna keep looking though. Maybe I’ll get a nice surprise one day 😊.

[@asianangie7209]

My favorite is the mermaid’s kiss. Those leaves are so pretty!

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Mine too 💚💚💚. I’m so happy it had flowers already…a fun surprise.

[@mollys1584]

Beautiful violets Gena! That's one thing I cannot grow. I have wonderful memories of the violets my Grandfather grew in a spare bedroom.

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Thanks, Molly!!!! Sounds like lovely memories 💚💚💚.

[@finnster6582]

Never have seen Red blooms, gorgeous 😍

[@ThePinkTrellis]

It truly is a stunner. I’ve seen other shades of red too that I wouldn’t mind having 😊

[@kathykithcart1887]

Yes I recently started also. Thanks

[@Brittany_B]

Those are all so cute and will be beautiful once they bloom! Two of the first few plants that I started my obsession with were African violets (which I still have almost three years after starting my planty obsession). One is a light purple bloom with a medium green sort of almond shaped leaf and the other is a maroon bloom with a darker green more rounded scalloped leaf. Both have grown so much and are huge! I have propagated so many leaves from them and love them so very much even though they're a very "common" plant. I think African violets should definitely make a come back in popularity!

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Hi Brittany! Thanks!!! I see some buds on a few of these…pretty exciting!!!! I love the burgundy blooms so much. Yours sound beautiful and I agree that they should make a comeback. I kind of feel like they might be 😊.

[@lucyogutu-lumuli7253]

When I first got into plant parenthood in 2020, my husband, who is a total enabler 😊 got for me African Violet cuttings from his workmate. I was able to successfully root them and now I have 8 African Violet plants around my house. I noticed that mine have very long petioles (same as the cuttings I received). I don’t know whether the long petioles are characteristic of the variety I have are if its because of the conditions in which I am growing them. I love them all the same, the easiest plants I have in my collection and they constantly reward me with beautiful purple flowers.

[@ThePinkTrellis]

I love that your husband is an enabler! Mine kind of is too. He says I have too many plants, and then he sends me links that he comes across on the local neighborhood apps advertising plants for sale lol. I’m so confused lol. The long stems sound like they are just normal for your plant. Mine are like that too 😊.

[@craftingprocess1448]

Love your Afghan on the sofa. Its beautiful, you did a good job on it. Thanks for the plant tips!

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Hi! Thank you! I didn’t make it. I found it at a local estate sale. I love it too 😊.

[@jamieschriver4813]

The mermaid kiss is pretty neat looking but I am still crazy about that dark red one!! Also that owl statue on your table is so cool!!

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Hi, Jamie! I have a hard time picking a favorite 😊. Thank you 💚💚💚.

[@paulkurtz6539]

My first name is Paul, and the African Violet genus name is Saintpaulia. The African Violet is not in the viola family, but rather are a Gesnariad, which is in a group of plants that includes flame violets, episcias, Gloxinias, and Strptocarpus(painted tongue gesnariads)

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Thanks, Paul! With all of your knowledge on these, I have to assume you are a collector? 😊 I need to learn more about them. Dig deeper.

[@PlannerandDooneyGirl]

I just got my first order from them. Great starter plants

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Totally! I just placed another order with them too lol. I think it’s shipping on Monday! I love their plants 😊.

[@annfuller7303]

I'm just starting my own collection and right now have a collection of one (1). I have ordered some leafs of streptocarpus which I will use to grow some plants. Thank you for your video. I enjoyed it and your flowers are going to be beautiful!

[@ThePinkTrellis]

How exciting!!! Mine are blooming so beautifully right now. I am very much enjoying them.

[@NicoleLaGonterie]

Hi Gena! What a great unboxing. The African violets your chose are beautiful! You inspired me to try something new! I'll have to give this shop a try, they sure have a great selection. The shelf looks beautiful!

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Hi, Nicole!!! Thank you!!!! Yay....that makes me so happy to hear. We can share our experiences together in the future :). Yes, that shop is amazing!!! I keep looking at more of their plants.

[@emylucille240]

Ooh I love African violets!! My mom always had them when I was little and you inspired me to get one of my own :) I'm currently rooting a leaf for her since hers sadly all died years ago. I also may have more coming in the mail (just leaves to root, because I wanted specific varieties that were harder to get) I'm so excited to be growing African violets! Yours are all so beautiful and I love that they're all in the same place it's so cute.

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Growing from just leaves is such a great way to get more rare ones! Where did you find them? They are so adorable and cute and beautiful. I just love everything about them. Thank you 💚💚💚

[@emylucille240]

@@ThePinkTrellis I ordered them from vplcud on eBay :) there's a ton of varieties on there so it was kind of hard to choose!

[@ThePinkTrellis]

@@emylucille240 awesome! I’m going to check the out! Thanks!!! 😊

[@seragonally]

Wow, I have been such a big customer of The Green Escape since my first order last year. My starlite syngonium starter came with 4 separate shoots that are all still doing amazing. Really healthy and you can tell they care about their plants!! Good to see them getting some well deserved shout outs💚 I had no idea African violets needed special soil. Maybe when I have an outdoor garden I'll explore more flowers😁😁

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Hi, Sera! Yes I agree, they are a great shop!!!! Sounds like an excellent idea….the thought of an outdoor garden, right now, sounds so nice! We are in the middle of a snowy day here 😊.

[@justinamontgomery2618]

Hi Gena :)....So happy to see your post! I just love how you put a new shelf up for a new collection....your new violets are so so so beautiful... your other 2 are flowering so nice.....your new ones...I can't wait to see them emerge with those pretty flowers....wow....I use to have double petal purple one for years......this video was so enjoyable...you made me love the violets even more.....can't wait to see if you ordered the other ones you have been eyeing up! Look forward to all the updates....thank you so much ♡tina

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Hi Tina 🥰. I can’t wait to see the flowers as well. One or two have buds emerging so I won’t have to wait too long 😊. So far I haven’t ordered more but I did pick up a beautiful single flower one today locally!!!! Hope you are staying warm. My brother was or still is in Minnesota for the blizzard 😊. We are very cold here but didn’t get as much snow as we were expecting. Happy to see you here 😘.

[@justinamontgomery2618]

@@ThePinkTrellis Very cool about your new AV with a single flower :).....yes I have been watching your Brothers channel today! We have a winter warning until 6pm tonight so we will be shoveling lots today :)....it looks like he was down in Minnapolis! He is wild :)

[@ThePinkTrellis]

@@justinamontgomery2618 he’s the youngest of us three and has always been wild and crazy lol. He’s awesome. Good guy with a good heart and very adventurous, to say the least 😊. He’s supposed to possibly stop in and see us on this weather outing as he heads south for tornadoes.

[@justinamontgomery2618]

@@ThePinkTrellis that is awsome.....he is, I am sure, busier than ever with crazy weather everywhere....that is so nice he stops in to see you :) I am sure he sees the change in all the strange weather going on :) yes very interesting.....hope he makes it to see his big sister!

[@renatecormick7399]

You obviously have the special touch for growing your AV well seeing the way they bloom for you. I can’t say the same for mine which I bought about 12 months or more ago. I tried some in leca but that was not the best decision so they went back into the AV mix. I’m struggling to get blooms although the plants look healthy. I get the odd flower or two but would like them to give me more. Any tips would be appreciated.

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Hi, Renate! I've always had really good luck with the AVs. I don't feel like I do anything special. Just provide bright indirect lighting (not too bright though. A north or northeast window strength seems to be best. Fluorescent type lights work great too), and fertilizing with AV food to get those blooms, water once a week, or use a self-watering pot...they are great!!!!

[@paulkurtz6539]

True violets or violas are the typical varieties, which includes Pansies.

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Pansies are one of my favorites.

[@jenniferthompson6818]

Great relaxing video Gena, I definately need African Violets in my life again 💚

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Thanks, Jennifer!!! Sounds like a great idea to me, for you 💚💚💚.

[@cynthia_524]

I'm glad you showed you repotting, it's fun to watch! I need to check out the African violets on Etsy, so pretty! Sulfur treatment worked well for me, had a few hoyas that were dormant, now growing new leaves 🌱 Thank you for putting out more videos 😊

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Yeah, sometimes I forget, or almost forget, that potting plants is fun to watch. Glad you enjoyed it 😊. Did you do multiple treatments with the sulfur? Thanks for watching 💚💚💚.

[@cynthia_524]

@@ThePinkTrellis surprisingly I noticed new growth really quickly maybe even after the first or second week after first treatment. I sprayed the entire plant initially, then re-sprayed just where the new growth was emerging, I noted the sulfur spots are difficult to wash off but at least I'm seeing new growth! Good luck, maybe share your experience in a video perhaps? Have a great rest of your week Gena!

[@ThePinkTrellis]

@@cynthia_524 wow that’s amazing! I’m personally not finding signs of having the mites. But wanted to have the treatment on hand. I might purchase a microscope before investing the time and energy in treating every Hoya. I have so many!!!! Thanks for sharing your experience!!!

[@mariakutra]

Good growing!! your new shelf turned out beautiful🌷

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Thank you Maria!!!! 💚💚💚

[@nyschoonnc]

Hi Gena…..very pretty 😍. TFS🌸🌺🌸🌺

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Hi, Michele!!! Thank you 💚💚💚. I’m trying to figure out what TFS stands for? 😂

[@nyschoonnc]

Lol😂 Thanks for sharing💚💚💚 At least that’s what I meant.😉

[@ThePinkTrellis]

@@nyschoonnc lol of course!!!! Now I know for the future 😊😊😊.

[@araceliarroyo76]

Heló jina don’t have African violet on my collection but I’m going to get some they’re soo beautiful 🧚🏼

[@ThePinkTrellis]

That’s fantastic 💚💚💚. Let me know what colors you end up getting 😊.

[@sherrykumar2883]

Good Morning Gena! Your African violets are too cute! I hope you will keep us updated on them. I’ve ordered from this shop also and have been really pleased with their prices and their plants. I recently purchased a tiny anthurium veitchii from them and it is adorable 😍 Hope you have a great day and I look forward to your next video!

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Good morning, Sherry!!!! They are a great shop. I need to see what else they offer 😊. Thank you so much 🥰. I hope you have a great day too!!!!

[@Aquamarine.Aubrey]

I love the ruffley flowers! 🤩💕💖🌸 I don't have great luck getting AVs to flower 😫 I wonder if it's because I don't repot often enough. I lightly fertilize with every watering. Maybe it's a light thing 🤔 I don't know. But they are definitely not as fun when they don't flower. Lol. Your new plants are so pretty 😍 💗 I'll have to check out that etsy shop... like I need more plants 🙃

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Haha I think we all feel that way about needing or not needing more plants!!! I know fertilizer plays a major role in getting them to bloom. I wish I had the answer for you 😊. Sometimes plants are a mystery! Thank you so much 💚💚💚.

[@JoyceDarden]

I have two African violets. I see some new leaves in the center.

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Awesome! African Violets are just beautiful plants. They grow pretty fast too :).

[@karenb136]

Sorry Gena. I couldn’t finish watching this video because gives me terrible memories of my greyhound almost dying from eating an African violet I had while I was at work. I didn’t have a clue back then about any plants poisonous to animals. Be careful with your kitties please. I’ll catch your next video. 💚🌱💚

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Oh my gosh!!! No worries!!!! I had never heard of them being poisonous, they are even listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. I had to look that up just now. Good to know that it isn’t always the case. I wonder if your baby was allergic to them. Hugs 💚💚💚.

[@kellymyers548]

Have you tried miniature African violets or little primulinas to save space? I have one about the size of a deck of cards. It’s so cute and easy, and flowers all the time! 🎉🎉🎉

[@ThePinkTrellis]

I do have a couple of minis. I’ve been wanting more though 😊. Thanks for the suggestion!!!! 💚💚💚

[@kellymyers548]

Ha, happy to throw gasoline on the fire 😂!

[@cristinaalionte5877]

Bună,sunt din România și fac ceva asemanator

[@ThePinkTrellis]

Hello Cristina. Happy to hear that 😊.

[@cristinaalionte5877]

La noi sunt specii de flori,care nu rezista prea bine la temperaturi

[@cristinaalionte5877]

Momentan ma axez doar pe syngonium

[@ThePinkTrellis]

@@cristinaalionte5877 I understand. I live in a dry climate and struggle with some plants.

[@ThePinkTrellis]

@@cristinaalionte5877 Syngonium is a favorite of mine! I have many syngonium plants :).

[@macharrington7733]

Separate that blue violet into multiple plants

[@ThePinkTrellis]

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