2007-04-03 20:32:12 [IP] Tom in WI: 24.208.7.197 2007-04-03 20:32:12 [Login] Tom in WI 2007-04-03 20:32:13 [Join Room] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 20:32:23 [Disconnect] Tom in WI 2007-04-03 20:54:32 [Login] Elaine MA 2007-04-03 20:54:32 [IP] Elaine MA: 66.189.100.19 2007-04-03 20:54:33 [Join Room] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 20:54:58 [Login] del 2007-04-03 20:54:58 [IP] del: 70.64.118.110 2007-04-03 20:54:59 [Join Room] del -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 20:55:17 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: HI elaine 2007-04-03 20:56:41 [Login] Tom in WI 2007-04-03 20:56:41 [IP] Tom in WI: 24.208.7.197 2007-04-03 20:56:42 [Join Room] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 20:56:51 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: Hi Tom 2007-04-03 20:57:16 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Hi! I thought I'd get a front seat! 2007-04-03 20:57:33 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: sure thing 2007-04-03 20:57:56 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Just don't get any potting soil on me! 2007-04-03 20:58:21 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: Hi Del and Tom 2007-04-03 20:58:31 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: hows the weather there , we are getting snow today but melting want to get you covered in it and dirty fingernails 2007-04-03 20:58:35 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Hi Elaine 2007-04-03 20:59:20 [Login] flowerynina 2007-04-03 20:59:20 [IP] flowerynina: 89.172.120.205 2007-04-03 20:59:20 [Join Room] flowerynina -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 20:59:28 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: They're talking snow but I think it will hit north of us. We've been luckly that way. 2007-04-03 20:59:42 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: hi what shall we call you 2007-04-03 20:59:55 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: and where are you located 2007-04-03 21:00:22 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: we are at the freezing mark here all day 2007-04-03 21:00:37 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: Tom where in WI are you 2007-04-03 21:00:52 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Menasha 2007-04-03 21:01:14 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: welcome to our chat Menasha 2007-04-03 21:01:48 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: Is that near Milwaukee I was born and parcially raised there 2007-04-03 21:02:38 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: all 3 of you make sure you ask questions on the subject and also how you start your leaves ok 2007-04-03 21:02:41 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: About 2 hours north. On top of Lake Winnebago. South of Appleton. 2007-04-03 21:02:56 [Login] Dawn MD 2007-04-03 21:02:56 [IP] Dawn MD: 69.143.204.198 2007-04-03 21:02:56 [Join Room] Dawn MD -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 21:03:04 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: Hi Dawn 2007-04-03 21:03:14 [Message] Dawn MD -> VioletReflections: Hi all 2007-04-03 21:03:34 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Del, is there any advantage to using sphagoush (spelling) moss in starting leaves? 2007-04-03 21:03:57 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: never tried it but it shouls work ok 2007-04-03 21:04:08 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: Alright Del I've been hearing about starting leaves in water tell me about it 2007-04-03 21:04:35 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: I like useing peat and perlite mix or my own soil mix I make up 2007-04-03 21:05:11 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: how much peat and perlite 2007-04-03 21:05:48 [Disconnect] flowerynina 2007-04-03 21:05:50 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: they willstart in water and develop roots ok only disavantage is when you put them into soil the leaf starts new roots so it is a bit slower 2007-04-03 21:06:07 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: even amounts most people use 2007-04-03 21:06:51 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: how long should it take to show mouse ears after putting a leaf in soil 2007-04-03 21:06:55 [Login] Betty K IA 2007-04-03 21:06:55 [IP] Betty K IA: 67.0.103.59 2007-04-03 21:06:56 [Join Room] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 21:07:19 [Disconnect] Dawn MD 2007-04-03 21:07:26 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: if you are starting in water soon as the roots are about 1/2 to 3/4 in lenght it seems to be best time to put them into soil 2007-04-03 21:07:33 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: Hi Betty 2007-04-03 21:07:43 [Login] Tony /IL 2007-04-03 21:07:43 [IP] Tony /IL: 74.134.46.100 2007-04-03 21:07:43 [Join Room] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 21:07:53 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: Hi Rooster 2007-04-03 21:07:59 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: Hello everyone 2007-04-03 21:08:11 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: hi del 2007-04-03 21:08:33 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: with my slow typing tony jump in and help me answer questions big please 2007-04-03 21:08:55 [Login] flowerynina 2007-04-03 21:08:55 [IP] flowerynina: 89.172.122.177 2007-04-03 21:08:56 [Join Room] flowerynina -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 21:09:01 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: can do 2007-04-03 21:09:21 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: W/b 2007-04-03 21:09:25 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: Hello flowerynina 2007-04-03 21:09:27 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: hi flowerynina 2007-04-03 21:09:33 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Welcome back flowerynina. Where you from? 2007-04-03 21:09:46 [Message] flowerynina -> VioletReflections: hi to everyone. How can I see your previous conversation? 2007-04-03 21:09:56 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: I have two leaves that I'm trying to root in soilthey have been there for about eight weeks Why don't I see anything happening 2007-04-03 21:10:05 [Login] Dawn MD 2007-04-03 21:10:05 [IP] Dawn MD: 69.143.204.198 2007-04-03 21:10:06 [Join Room] Dawn MD -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 21:10:16 [Message] flowerynina -> VioletReflections: I am from Croatia 2007-04-03 21:10:24 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: Hi Dawn wb 2007-04-03 21:10:36 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: hi Dawn 2007-04-03 21:10:39 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Now that's a long way from Wisconsin! 2007-04-03 21:10:42 [Message] Dawn MD -> VioletReflections: Hi again, computer problems this evening. YEAH 2007-04-03 21:11:01 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: tell us what name you want us to use flowerynina please 2007-04-03 21:11:23 [Message] flowerynina -> VioletReflections: I am Nina 2007-04-03 21:11:43 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: thanks Nina 2007-04-03 21:12:05 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Nina, you you have differnt variaties of AV's than we do in the States? 2007-04-03 21:12:16 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: we will wait a few minutes more for people to come then we will start ok 2007-04-03 21:12:19 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: Nina do you send messages to the digest or is that someone else from Croatia? 2007-04-03 21:12:29 [Login] Jake TX 2007-04-03 21:12:29 [IP] Jake TX: 69.149.121.17 2007-04-03 21:12:29 [Join Room] Jake TX -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 21:12:35 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: Hi Jake 2007-04-03 21:12:43 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: Hi y'all 2007-04-03 21:12:43 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: hi there bro 2007-04-03 21:12:50 [Message] flowerynina -> VioletReflections: In my country, only noids can be found. But I have bought from the USa 2007-04-03 21:12:58 [Message] Dawn MD -> VioletReflections: Hi jake 2007-04-03 21:12:59 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: Hi Jake 2007-04-03 21:13:10 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: Hi Jake 2007-04-03 21:13:22 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Are there alot of AV growers there? 2007-04-03 21:13:28 [Message] flowerynina -> VioletReflections: Betty, I am the member of Violetreflections, my signature is Nina (Croatia) 2007-04-03 21:13:28 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: subject tonight a refresher on starting leaves and seperating 2007-04-03 21:14:02 [Message] flowerynina -> VioletReflections: Tom, no, we mostly import from Holland 2007-04-03 21:14:09 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: Make it simple I'm a beginner 2007-04-03 21:14:24 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: tony are you looking after thursday chat ?????? 2007-04-03 21:14:27 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: And I am forgetful! 2007-04-03 21:14:50 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: It's nice to talk with the members that send messages to the digest 2007-04-03 21:14:58 [Login] Mary n Ca 2007-04-03 21:14:58 [IP] Mary n Ca: 24.176.230.32 2007-04-03 21:14:59 [Join Room] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 21:15:05 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: we will start right at the beginning with soil to use for starting 2007-04-03 21:15:08 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: HI Mary 2007-04-03 21:15:11 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Oh, good, Jake is here 2007-04-03 21:15:11 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: Hi Mary 2007-04-03 21:15:13 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: Hi Mary 2007-04-03 21:15:20 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Hi gang. 2007-04-03 21:15:33 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: Hi Mary 2007-04-03 21:15:41 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Oh, newbies? 2007-04-03 21:16:02 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: I am 2007-04-03 21:16:03 [Message] flowerynina -> VioletReflections: Is peat and perlite called a soiless mixture? 2007-04-03 21:16:21 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: every one got a note pad to write the good stuff we say 2007-04-03 21:16:31 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: yes Nina 2007-04-03 21:16:46 [Message] Dawn MD -> VioletReflections: Hi Mary. 2007-04-03 21:16:56 [Disconnect] Dawn MD 2007-04-03 21:17:00 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: ok lets start 2007-04-03 21:17:14 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: anything without real dirt 2007-04-03 21:17:27 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: hi Dawn 2007-04-03 21:17:30 [Message] flowerynina -> VioletReflections: In case of soiless mixture, one has to fertilize on each watering? 2007-04-03 21:17:45 [Login] Dawn MD 2007-04-03 21:17:45 [IP] Dawn MD: 69.143.204.198 2007-04-03 21:17:47 [Join Room] Dawn MD -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 21:17:50 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: I do nina 2007-04-03 21:18:10 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: you can use a soil mix say of 1-1-1 containing peat,perlite and vermiculite or the soil you have other plants plus just peat and vermiculite 2007-04-03 21:18:39 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: but not a very strong fertiloizer 2007-04-03 21:18:59 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: some onthe list even use straight perlite try different mixes to see what works best for you 2007-04-03 21:19:03 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: fertlizier* 2007-04-03 21:19:33 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: when using regular AV soil do you fertilize with every watering 2007-04-03 21:19:35 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: no fert when starting leaves I do not use fert till I see the baby,s appear 2007-04-03 21:19:53 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: fertilizer* not typing well tonight 2007-04-03 21:20:14 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: no not to start with 2007-04-03 21:21:15 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: a good idea when you cut the leaf stem to say 3/4 inch dip the end in bleacth let air dry then into the smix 2007-04-03 21:21:47 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: What does the leach do, Del? 2007-04-03 21:21:47 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: using bleacch wii help and dosease that might be on the stem 2007-04-03 21:22:14 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: parden my spelling trying to type to fast LOL 2007-04-03 21:22:22 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: when rooting in regular AV soil how long does it take for mouse ears 2007-04-03 21:22:29 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: that is one I had not heard of before will try it 2007-04-03 21:22:47 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: You don't use straight bleach do you? 10/1? 2007-04-03 21:22:58 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: you do not need to use any rooting hormone on the stem end violets do not need it 2007-04-03 21:23:04 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: What is the bleach ratio? 2007-04-03 21:23:24 [Login] camarohc 2007-04-03 21:23:24 [IP] camarohc: 68.233.42.5 2007-04-03 21:23:24 [Join Room] camarohc -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 21:23:31 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Hi camarohc 2007-04-03 21:23:37 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Your real name? 2007-04-03 21:23:45 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: I use cup of bleach to gall on of water dip stem end in the bleach count to 10 then take it out 2007-04-03 21:23:49 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: hi camarohc what is your name? 2007-04-03 21:24:02 [Message] camarohc -> VioletReflections: Hello to All! Ethel (camarohc) 2007-04-03 21:24:09 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Hi Ethel! 2007-04-03 21:24:17 [Message] flowerynina -> VioletReflections: I did n0t manage to root any of my variegated varieties. All rot, while the green ones survived. Which care do the variegated ones need? 2007-04-03 21:24:38 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Mine don't seem to need anything special 2007-04-03 21:24:56 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: Hi Ethel 2007-04-03 21:25:28 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: for the soil you are going to use make it damp not wet this way you will not get rooting of the leaf cover if need be and do not water till when you lift the pot it is light in weight and the top of the soil looks dry 2007-04-03 21:25:41 [Message (Priv.)] Mary n Ca -> Tom in WI: Tom remind me later to tell you about the vilelets I am getting. After Del gets done with the leaf chat. 2007-04-03 21:25:46 [Message (Priv.)] Mary n Ca -> Tom in WI: violets 2007-04-03 21:25:59 [Message (Priv.)] Tom in WI -> Mary n Ca: Okay. 2007-04-03 21:26:41 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: with the soil the right amount damp and covered you should not have to water for 3 to 4 weeks again USUALI 2007-04-03 21:26:56 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: So no water on the leaves to start with just damp soil 2007-04-03 21:27:01 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: everyone ok so far 2007-04-03 21:27:16 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Nina, the only precaution that I have heard is to make sure that the variegated babies have plenty of green before separating. 2007-04-03 21:27:33 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: ok 2007-04-03 21:27:50 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: right betty my soil is pre damp before I use it got it in a 5 gallon pail with a tight lid on it 2007-04-03 21:28:07 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: damp not wet soil and yes, babies have to be a little green to survive 2007-04-03 21:28:28 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: yes tom if there is not enough green most times they will root on you 2007-04-03 21:28:54 [Message] flowerynina -> VioletReflections: My variegated leaves were OK, but the sprouting babies were all white. 2007-04-03 21:29:12 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: that is not unusual Nina 2007-04-03 21:29:17 [Message] camarohc -> VioletReflections: during errands today, I stopped at Home Depot (only because the garden shop is open!) ....... two violets were calling my name and I had to buy them. One leaf broke off and is now sitting in water to keep it hydrated. No variegated ones. should be easy. 2007-04-03 21:29:31 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: you can allways green up var leaves later using epsom salts at 1 /2 TSP per gallon of water 2007-04-03 21:29:36 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: maybe try some epsom salts to the white ones before momma dies 2007-04-03 21:29:51 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: What about kelp for greening up Tony/Del? 2007-04-03 21:30:11 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: never tried it 2007-04-03 21:30:15 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: heard that works good mary 2007-04-03 21:30:25 [Message] camarohc -> VioletReflections: I'm understanding that the topic here is for variegated leaves? 2007-04-03 21:30:37 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: I have been foliar spraying them 2007-04-03 21:30:50 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: No, leaves in general Ethel 2007-04-03 21:30:50 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: topic is whatever you have ?? about 2007-04-03 21:30:53 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: var leaves are included tonight 2007-04-03 21:31:05 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: I have some frozen in time I started last spring and took them off mother leaf too soon have been using epsom salt on them and they are finally green but its been a long time 2007-04-03 21:31:42 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: other thanmakeing sure you have lots of green on the var leaf the rest is the same as with any violet ok 2007-04-03 21:32:21 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: now for pots to put them in ok 2007-04-03 21:32:32 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: ok 2007-04-03 21:32:38 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: ok 2007-04-03 21:32:44 [Login] sarahclarinda 2007-04-03 21:32:44 [IP] sarahclarinda: 24.183.54.10 2007-04-03 21:32:44 [Join Room] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 21:32:56 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: Hi Sarah 2007-04-03 21:32:59 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Hi Sarah! 2007-04-03 21:33:07 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: HI Sarah 2007-04-03 21:33:16 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: Hi Sarah 2007-04-03 21:33:31 [Message] flowerynina -> VioletReflections: Hi, Sarah! 2007-04-03 21:33:39 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: Hi everyone! I probably should have signed my real name which is Nancy. 2007-04-03 21:33:49 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: LOL 2007-04-03 21:33:49 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: solo cups say the 2 oz ones make good pots for starting single leaves if you want to start several of the same plant then I would go to the 3.25 size solo cup you can put 3 in this size for starting 2007-04-03 21:33:55 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: Well hello Nancy 2007-04-03 21:34:13 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: hi Nancy 2007-04-03 21:34:14 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: Hello Nancy 2007-04-03 21:34:27 [Message] Dawn MD -> VioletReflections: Hi Nancy 2007-04-03 21:34:45 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: can you wick them at this stage 2007-04-03 21:34:53 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: gee, nice to see a lot of new faces here tonight 2007-04-03 21:35:02 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: I never put more than one standard leaf in a solo cup. It makes separating the babies a lot easier. 2007-04-03 21:35:09 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: when putting a leaf into what ever mix you are going to use only put the stem end into the mix no more than 3/4 of an inch 2007-04-03 21:35:42 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: I mate and wick everything no matter what stage 2007-04-03 21:35:55 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: mat* 2007-04-03 21:35:55 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: a lot of people do I found I would lose some if I wicked so never do till I see the baby,s up 2007-04-03 21:36:01 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: I always wick the solo cup with the leaf in it.At this point the cup is going into a covered container. Someday one of the babies is going back in that cup. 2007-04-03 21:36:11 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: yoj wick leaves when you put them down Tony? 2007-04-03 21:36:21 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: I also wick everything 2007-04-03 21:36:22 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: everything 2007-04-03 21:36:30 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: you* 2007-04-03 21:36:45 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: every ones condition is different so if it works for you then do not change it 2007-04-03 21:36:56 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Those of you who mat. What kind of containers do you use? 2007-04-03 21:36:57 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: ditto on that Del 2007-04-03 21:37:21 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Plastic. . . .and I still wick them! 2007-04-03 21:37:24 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: mat on acrylic blanket and in trays 2007-04-03 21:37:29 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Oh, yea. Don't experiment on all of them. I lost a bunch of leaves last year experimenting 2007-04-03 21:37:38 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: How deep, Tom? 2007-04-03 21:37:49 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Like sweater container? 2007-04-03 21:37:50 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: How deep? 2007-04-03 21:37:57 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: yes 2007-04-03 21:38:06 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: ditto on the plastic containers and matting. Your container can be any depth. 2007-04-03 21:38:08 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: another thing I do with starter leaves is cover them then leave them out of direct light even in the dark for 24 hours thenonto the plant stand on the bottom shelf 2007-04-03 21:38:33 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: good idea Del 2007-04-03 21:38:34 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Less stress? 2007-04-03 21:38:46 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: tom the stem end only into the soil no more than 3/4 inch 2007-04-03 21:39:02 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: I use the cheap plastic trayes in which I place the nmatt and then the potted leaces in small plastic pot. 2007-04-03 21:39:17 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: doing this I can say I never lose a leaf LOL 2007-04-03 21:39:23 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: yes, deeper you plant the stem, the more soil the babies have to come up through 2007-04-03 21:39:23 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: Tom - where in Wi. are you? 2007-04-03 21:39:26 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Hear that Jake? 2007-04-03 21:39:32 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Menasha 2007-04-03 21:39:40 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: no Mary, I have the volume turned down 2007-04-03 21:39:54 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: :p 2007-04-03 21:39:56 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: remeber if you are wicking the wider the wick the more water the plant gets 2007-04-03 21:39:59 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: lol 2007-04-03 21:40:20 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: Guess you don't want to come to our club sale in May and buy more leaves:D 2007-04-03 21:40:35 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: yarn for a leaf???????? 2007-04-03 21:40:43 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Madison or Oshkosh? 2007-04-03 21:41:00 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: Madison - but you could go to Oshkosh too! 2007-04-03 21:41:00 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: the bigest trouble in loseing leaves at starting is to much water 2007-04-03 21:41:31 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: any questions 2007-04-03 21:41:47 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: I use acrylic fine 4 ply yarn for big and small pots 2007-04-03 21:41:48 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Del, too much water has been my problem for losing even mature plants. 2007-04-03 21:42:08 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: yes vwery easy to do Tom 2007-04-03 21:42:11 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: Tom - if you are wicking, add more perlite to the soil. 2007-04-03 21:42:33 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: I have lighten the mix quite abit now. 2007-04-03 21:42:35 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: either too much or too little. Lift the pot to see if it is too heavy or too light 2007-04-03 21:42:38 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: your soil could be to heavy also Tom 2007-04-03 21:42:50 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: Maybe not best to wick leaves then? 2007-04-03 21:42:58 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: It depends on what part of the country you are too. 2007-04-03 21:43:11 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: Not until you have babies with 4 leaves showing. 2007-04-03 21:43:15 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Janis sent me some plants and her soil worked for her, but it was too heavy for Ca 2007-04-03 21:43:21 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: No, no! Wicking is the best way to go. . .for me anyways! 2007-04-03 21:43:27 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: also good idea to check P H of soil and water even before you use the soil mix 2007-04-03 21:44:21 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: What do any of you do if the variegated babies are coming up white from the mama leaf? 2007-04-03 21:44:23 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: just put the soil in a pot or cup and see what happens in a week or so, so lead or plant 2007-04-03 21:44:39 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: leaf*/ 2007-04-03 21:44:51 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Close your eyes Jake 2007-04-03 21:44:55 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: no leafor plant* 2007-04-03 21:45:27 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Tom, do you have FC2? 2007-04-03 21:45:32 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: one idea I use a lot is put my started leaves into a window box the one with the clear cover but first use real wet peat moss at least 2 inches deep in the bottom of the tray then set my starts onto the wet peat most and keep the peat wet and covered 2007-04-03 21:45:33 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Yes 2007-04-03 21:45:35 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: dang, can't type leaf or plant 2007-04-03 21:45:40 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: I have been using epsom salt misting my white babies they are getting green now 2007-04-03 21:45:54 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Spring Kiss (9543) 12/17/2005 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/D. Herringshaw) Single-semidouble white frilled star/pink blush eye, light green edge. Medium green, plain, serrated. Standard 2007-04-03 21:46:03 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: great Betty 2007-04-03 21:46:07 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: Misting is better than putting it in the water? 2007-04-03 21:46:15 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Silverglade Oysters (S. Harrison) Double pale pink/pale green ruffled edge. Medium green, quilted. Large 2007-04-03 21:46:27 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: will have to try the misting 2007-04-03 21:46:41 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: How much epsom salts/water? 2007-04-03 21:46:49 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: I do give my starter plants an watering with epsom salts every 3rd watering 2007-04-03 21:47:01 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: 1/4 th tsp per gallon 2007-04-03 21:47:22 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: Thanks! Something new to tell our club members. 2007-04-03 21:47:28 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: 1 TSP per gallon of water I use more than you Tony LOL 2007-04-03 21:48:06 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: everyone ok on starting ???? 2007-04-03 21:48:08 [Message] camarohc -> VioletReflections: can we backtrack a minute? I missed the beginning - what is the epsom salt used for? 2007-04-03 21:48:13 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: if not ask away 2007-04-03 21:48:23 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: What are we starting? 2007-04-03 21:48:43 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Is the epson salt adding nitrogen? 2007-04-03 21:48:45 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: to green up variegated plant babies 2007-04-03 21:48:46 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: for greening up var leaves if the baby,s come up white 2007-04-03 21:48:46 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: greening up the variegated babies, the albanos 2007-04-03 21:48:58 [Message] flowerynina -> VioletReflections: Bye to everybody, I have to go to bed. It is four in the morning in Europe. 2007-04-03 21:49:13 [Message] camarohc -> VioletReflections: Good Night, nina! 2007-04-03 21:49:14 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Nite Nina! 2007-04-03 21:49:14 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: nite to you, come back soon 2007-04-03 21:49:16 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: night nina 2007-04-03 21:49:23 [Disconnect] flowerynina 2007-04-03 21:49:24 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: g'nite Nina go to hear from you 2007-04-03 21:49:28 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: Bye Nina 2007-04-03 21:50:09 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: do you people want to talk on seperating babies tonight or leave it for another chat 2007-04-03 21:50:28 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: another chat I think 2007-04-03 21:50:45 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: agree its almost nine 2007-04-03 21:50:50 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: ok then its open season on any subject LOL 2007-04-03 21:50:54 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: Del, have some pics in the files on separating them 2007-04-03 21:51:04 [Message (Priv.)] Tom in WI -> Mary n Ca: Where are we going with those two descriptions? Did I miss something? 2007-04-03 21:51:16 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: I agree it's almost 10 here Thanks Del 2007-04-03 21:51:33 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: yes tony and I would like you to give your way on seperating I will help you there 2007-04-03 21:51:39 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: How long are we on for? 2007-04-03 21:51:40 [Message (Priv.)] Mary n Ca -> Tom in WI: Check your FC2 on those. They are green. I did a trade today and am getting those. 2007-04-03 21:51:53 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: Thanks for the info Del always learn new things 2007-04-03 21:51:56 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: I can put a post in about next chat on separating babies 2007-04-03 21:52:16 [Message (Priv.)] Mary n Ca -> Tom in WI: Or partially green 2007-04-03 21:52:20 [Message (Priv.)] Tom in WI -> Mary n Ca: Well you can certainly put me on your future trade list! 2007-04-03 21:52:21 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: ok got 4 e mails today about doing a night on suckers which do you people waNT FOR NEXT WEEK SUCKERS OR SEPERATING 2007-04-03 21:52:22 [Message] Betty K IA -> VioletReflections: g'nite all 2007-04-03 21:52:26 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Nite Betty 2007-04-03 21:52:32 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: nite Betty 2007-04-03 21:52:37 [Message] camarohc -> VioletReflections: This was my first chat. Enjoyed it greatly! Will be back again......good nite all! 2007-04-03 21:52:40 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: nite Betty 2007-04-03 21:52:46 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: As long as anyone wants to stay nancy 2007-04-03 21:52:50 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: I think more people would be interested in suckers. 2007-04-03 21:52:51 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: nite to you 2007-04-03 21:52:53 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: TILL THE LAST DOG GOES HOME WE WILL BE HERE lol 2007-04-03 21:52:57 [Logout] Betty K IA 2007-04-03 21:53:07 [Disconnect] camarohc 2007-04-03 21:53:18 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: That certainly won't be me. I still have leaves to separate and babies to pot up tonight. 2007-04-03 21:53:24 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: ok for next week we will do suckers 2007-04-03 21:53:43 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: can add that also to the mail 2007-04-03 21:53:53 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: Have you done a night on "topping" plants such as chimeras? 2007-04-03 21:53:55 [Message (Priv.)] Mary n Ca -> Tom in WI: You like? 2007-04-03 21:53:57 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: sure Tony 2007-04-03 21:54:02 [Message (Priv.)] Mary n Ca -> Tom in WI: They were shipped today. 2007-04-03 21:54:21 [Message (Priv.)] Tom in WI -> Mary n Ca: Yes, where did you get them? 2007-04-03 21:54:22 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: sounds good I need to know how to root suckers and top Chrimers 2007-04-03 21:54:27 [Message (Priv.)] Tom in WI -> Mary n Ca: brb 2007-04-03 21:54:27 [Message (Priv.)] Mary n Ca -> Tom in WI: Irish Whisper (7578) 11/07/1991 (S. Sorano) Single-semidouble light pink star/beige overlay, brown-green edge. Dark green, plain, serrated. Large 2007-04-03 21:54:29 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: so Mary, why were you happy to see me? 2007-04-03 21:54:42 [Message (Priv.)] Mary n Ca -> Tom in WI: Eileen in Sacramento and I traded. 2007-04-03 21:54:42 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: we can do that also I am writing down subjects so give me the ones you want to do 2007-04-03 21:54:55 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: The subject, dear!!! LOL 2007-04-03 21:55:08 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: :p 2007-04-03 21:55:16 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: You need a success 2007-04-03 21:55:20 [Message] Dawn MD -> VioletReflections: Suckers would be good, maybe separating babies next and then topping chimeras and such 2007-04-03 21:55:26 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: I'm your routing section!! 2007-04-03 21:55:34 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: rooting, I guess is what I mean 2007-04-03 21:55:42 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: oh, darn, where is the dictionary 2007-04-03 21:55:48 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: rooting 2007-04-03 21:55:53 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: ok suckers next then seperating then topping ok 2007-04-03 21:56:00 [Message] Dawn MD -> VioletReflections: sounds good to me. 2007-04-03 21:56:16 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: got it writ down LOL 2007-04-03 21:56:24 [Message] Elaine MA -> VioletReflections: sounds good to me goodnight all 2007-04-03 21:56:32 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: nite Elaine 2007-04-03 21:56:35 [Message] Dawn MD -> VioletReflections: good night elaine 2007-04-03 21:56:42 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: night Elaine thanks for coming 2007-04-03 21:56:53 [Message] sarahclarinda -> VioletReflections: Good night Elaine. I'm signing off to. My "babies" are calling me. 2007-04-03 21:56:55 [Message (Priv.)] Mary n Ca -> Tom in WI: Leprechaun's Daydream (7211) 10/21/1989 (S. Sorano) Double medium pink star/green edge. Dark green, ovate. Standard 2007-04-03 21:57:02 [Message (Priv.)] Mary n Ca -> Tom in WI: I am suppose to be getting those too 2007-04-03 21:57:04 [Logout] Elaine MA 2007-04-03 21:57:10 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: lots of new faces tonite 2007-04-03 21:57:14 [Message] Dawn MD -> VioletReflections: del it was a pleasure. Now that I have a semi-working computer I'll be checking in more often. I was glad to have gotten to see this one. 2007-04-03 21:57:16 [Message (Priv.)] Mary n Ca -> Tom in WI: I should have them Thursday 2007-04-03 21:57:28 [Disconnect] sarahclarinda 2007-04-03 21:57:39 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: good eh tony the way it should be a good mix here 2007-04-03 21:57:43 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: That was wonderful. I think I counted 5 I had never seen 2007-04-03 21:57:51 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: ever night same time, same place except Fri. and Sat 2007-04-03 21:57:55 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Guess that was a good subject for new comers 2007-04-03 21:58:06 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: glad you came Dawn 2007-04-03 21:58:33 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: worked out good Mary 2007-04-03 21:59:11 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: all this chat and I won't go to sleep LOL 2007-04-03 21:59:25 [Message (Priv.)] Tom in WI -> Mary n Ca: I think you are getting siome good ones! 2007-04-03 21:59:29 [Message] Dawn MD -> VioletReflections: I'm sorry I missed the past three weeks. I guess I need to back up my computer more often. haha. Well, I need to get back to work. See you all next time. 2007-04-03 21:59:40 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: nite Dawn 2007-04-03 21:59:48 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: nite Dawn 2007-04-03 21:59:54 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: need a good drink then Tony scotch works 2007-04-03 22:00:03 [Message] Dawn MD -> VioletReflections: Nite all 2007-04-03 22:00:05 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: night Dawn 2007-04-03 22:00:20 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: I thought it was tea 2007-04-03 22:00:37 [Message (Priv.)] Tom in WI -> Mary n Ca: I think I found a future source for those Silverglades. BloomerLover. 2007-04-03 22:00:46 [Disconnect] Dawn MD 2007-04-03 22:00:50 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: seeing i am not allowed anything strong the tea works tony 2007-04-03 22:02:25 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: got it down for next Tues, Babies and suckers and chimeras 2007-04-03 22:02:27 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: jake youa sleep 2007-04-03 22:02:36 [Message] Tom in WI -> VioletReflections: Gonna run. See yah! 2007-04-03 22:02:41 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: bye tom 2007-04-03 22:02:50 [Disconnect] Tom in WI 2007-04-03 22:02:51 [Message] del -> VioletReflections: night Tom 2007-04-03 22:02:58 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: nite Tom 2007-04-03 22:03:07 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: ok, well, guess I will say nite too. 2007-04-03 22:03:09 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: gotta go later all 2007-04-03 22:03:16 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: Need to check my babies too 2007-04-03 22:03:19 [Message] Mary n Ca -> VioletReflections: nite 2007-04-03 22:03:22 [Disconnect] Tony /IL 2007-04-03 22:03:23 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: just drowsing del 2007-04-03 22:03:27 [Disconnect] Mary n Ca 2007-04-03 22:03:31 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: night all 2007-04-03 22:03:33 [Logout] Jake TX 2007-04-03 22:04:03 [Disconnect] del 2007-04-03 22:13:17 [Login] Janis 2007-04-03 22:13:17 [IP] Janis: 70.142.62.212 2007-04-03 22:13:17 [Join Room] Janis -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 22:13:30 [Disconnect] Janis 2007-04-03 22:15:32 [Login] Jana in Indiana 2007-04-03 22:15:32 [IP] Jana in Indiana: 172.192.93.67 2007-04-03 22:15:36 [Join Room] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections 2007-04-03 22:15:48 [Disconnect] Jana in Indiana