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Which of your violets take the least light, and which prefer the brightest? I've found it's not always true that darker green leaves prefer more light.In my brightest light are Lil' Ballerina...

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After much error I finally found the perfect spot for my Silverglades plants.  They have medium green leaves but in bright light some were very flat and some were hugging the pots, but blooming well....

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I was just thinking this week as I was moving plants around trying to keep the ones that might like less light on the ends of the shelves: I'M RUNNING OUT OF ENDS! Some of you HAVE TO BE IN THE...

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Just as a rule of thumb....I always try to keep darker leafed plants in the middle...lighter leafed plants at the ends. As for light and temp...I like my variegates on the lower shelves (or on the...

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I am really new to named plants.  Been collecting since Aug.  I have found that Nancy Leigh and Definitely Darryl like lower light.  And I am beginning to think Cirelda likes less light too.  It...

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Susan,  I've got 2 NOIDs that I have had for many years and they too don't mind where they sit.  They are so old and tough and have moved so many times it seems they know how to adjust to any...

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I haven't really kept track - I just move then around when they aren't happy! I'll have to try to notice.

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Beautiful plant by your name Anabel, is it one of yours?

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Hi Susan, I think it's one you sent me! Ness' Blueberry Kiss. You sent me leaves and a starter or two in spring 2011.  I haven't looked at my chart to verify, but I'm pretty darn sure this was one of...

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I just moved Opt. Chico to the end of the shelf, where there is less light. All his leaves were reaching up. I figured it was trying to shield the new leaves. It's been there a couple of days. I hope...

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I had forgotten how pretty that bloom was, I didn't keep mine.  The one I had didn't hold the blooms up, but you've done a good job with yours.  I'm glad you're enoying it.I'm terrible about seeing an...

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Susan, I agree with you completely! I "had" to have all these things initially and was disappointed many times. I now like being at the end of the RR because I get things I'd NEVER have selected and...

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