The violet part of the spectrum is reflected while the rest of the wavelengths that make up white light are absorbed.
What happens to the different colors of light when white light shines on a violet object.?
don't no ,that's over my head.
Reply:it is absorbed into the object.
the light you see is the light reflected, in this case violet.
Friday, November 18, 2011
If my great grandmother had violet eyes, how likely is it for my children to have violet eyes?
My great grandmother had violet eyes, but after that, everyone else in my family has had brown. My brother and I have lighter brown eyes since our father's dad is White. Is it possible for my children to have violet eyes?
And just in case you didn't know, violet is a real eye color, but just not common.
And is it possible for mine to change? My eyes used to be really dark, but they have gotten lighter.
If my great grandmother had violet eyes, how likely is it for my children to have violet eyes?
There is really less than a 1% chance of your children having violet eyes. It might be possible, but it's doubtful.
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And just in case you didn't know, violet is a real eye color, but just not common.
And is it possible for mine to change? My eyes used to be really dark, but they have gotten lighter.
If my great grandmother had violet eyes, how likely is it for my children to have violet eyes?
There is really less than a 1% chance of your children having violet eyes. It might be possible, but it's doubtful.
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What do you think of the name Annika? Possibly with the middle name Violet or Nicole?
My one year old little girl is named Annika. We pronounce it as the Dutch and Swedes do: Ahn-nick-ah. The emphasis is on the "ahn". We get nothing but COMPLIMENTS on her name. It is unique, but not too weird. You will love it. However, I must say that I think Violet goes better as a middle name rather than Nicole...those names are amazingly similar sounding...sort of repetitive. But Annika is a wonderful and beautiful name....it means 'grace.'
What do you think of the name Annika? Possibly with the middle name Violet or Nicole?
I like Annika Violet. I feel that Annika Nicole has too many K sounds in it. Don't listen to what anyone else says, if you like the name, then go for it. At least Annika is an actual name and spelled correctly and not the made up crap everyone else is using like Jayden or Marrleigh....those type of name make me want to vomit. Annika sounds like a classy and unique name..I love it!
Reply:definetly Annika Nicole
its okay name
people might just have trouble pronouncing it
Reply:I love it, it sounds Russian. It doesn't work with Violet, but Nicole is fun to say. I also like Anya
Reply:interesting, unique-it really sounds good w/the name Nicole
GOOD-LUCK and CONGRATULATIONS
Reply:Annika Violet goes well if it has a last name included, like Annika Violet Connors for example, but just as two names together, I think Annika Nicole is a beautiful name :]
Reply:I like Annika. It means beautiful and not many people have this name. Do Annika Violet. The name Nicole is too commonly used as a middle name.
Reply:I really love that name and yes, I'd pronouce it Ah-ni-ka. I think it goes best with Nicole rather than with Violet, but I like both
Reply:Annika is really nice. Nicole doesn't flow with it -- plus it is so overused!
Reply:I like it better with violet
Reply:LOVE IT, ANNIKA NICOLE SOUNDS BEST, SPELL NICOLE LIKE THIS . . . NIKOLE TO FOLLOW ANNIKA
Reply:i would pronounce it the same way you do. I like Annika Nicole better than violet. its a pretty name
Reply:i love the name Violet but I dont like Nicole
Reply:I like Annika with Nicole, but not with Violet. As far as names go, though, I like Violet a lot.
Reply:Never use a name that most people will not pronounce the way you believe it should be.
Annika is the kind of name Britney Spears would select, if that validates your taste. Paris Hilton would go with Violet, I can assure you.
Reply:It's a good name, popular in Sweden as a diminutive of Anna (notables include golfer Annika Sorenstam and artist Annika Larsson). One of my Danish ancestors was named Anniche, which is the Danish spelling. When put together with Nicole, though, it makes me think of Anna Nicole Smith; many other people may make the same connection.
Reply:I like Annika violet,
Annika Nicole kinda sounds weird because people Might call her Anna Nicole,
like Anna Nicole Smith,
YIKES!
Reply:I love the name! It's very pretty, and fresher sounding than Annabelle or just Anna.I say it as ANN-ih-kah, with the 'ih' sounding like the "i' in Nicole.
I much prefer Annika Violet. Annika Nicole does have a snappy rhythm, but Nicole sounds tired and becoming a filler middle name. If Nicole has meaning for you, I would choose it. However, if there is no significance to Violet or Nicole, I prefer the soft, fluid feel of Annika Violet.
Reply:I say this with all do respect, but I do not think I would have been able to pronounce that in the way you wish. My initial guess was Ann-ick-ah, clearly not what you were going for. I am not a huge fan of the name myself, I do not know why but it makes me think of Star Wars, even though I've never watched a full movie. Perhaps using one of your middle name ideas for the first name might be a better choice? Best of luck
Reply:I like that name it's different and I would choose nicole as the middle name
Reply:Annika Nicole sounds better.
Reply:An-ni-ka. Annika Brionne
Reply:Annika Nicole is really cute. Would she go by Anne or Annie for short?
Reply:I love that name! Annika is very pretty.
I like Annika Nicole best.
I would pronounce it Anne- Nih- Kah. It's lovely.
What do you think of the name Annika? Possibly with the middle name Violet or Nicole?
I like Annika Violet. I feel that Annika Nicole has too many K sounds in it. Don't listen to what anyone else says, if you like the name, then go for it. At least Annika is an actual name and spelled correctly and not the made up crap everyone else is using like Jayden or Marrleigh....those type of name make me want to vomit. Annika sounds like a classy and unique name..I love it!
Reply:definetly Annika Nicole
its okay name
people might just have trouble pronouncing it
Reply:I love it, it sounds Russian. It doesn't work with Violet, but Nicole is fun to say. I also like Anya
Reply:interesting, unique-it really sounds good w/the name Nicole
GOOD-LUCK and CONGRATULATIONS
Reply:Annika Violet goes well if it has a last name included, like Annika Violet Connors for example, but just as two names together, I think Annika Nicole is a beautiful name :]
Reply:I like Annika. It means beautiful and not many people have this name. Do Annika Violet. The name Nicole is too commonly used as a middle name.
Reply:I really love that name and yes, I'd pronouce it Ah-ni-ka. I think it goes best with Nicole rather than with Violet, but I like both
Reply:Annika is really nice. Nicole doesn't flow with it -- plus it is so overused!
Reply:I like it better with violet
Reply:LOVE IT, ANNIKA NICOLE SOUNDS BEST, SPELL NICOLE LIKE THIS . . . NIKOLE TO FOLLOW ANNIKA
Reply:i would pronounce it the same way you do. I like Annika Nicole better than violet. its a pretty name
Reply:i love the name Violet but I dont like Nicole
Reply:I like Annika with Nicole, but not with Violet. As far as names go, though, I like Violet a lot.
Reply:Never use a name that most people will not pronounce the way you believe it should be.
Annika is the kind of name Britney Spears would select, if that validates your taste. Paris Hilton would go with Violet, I can assure you.
Reply:It's a good name, popular in Sweden as a diminutive of Anna (notables include golfer Annika Sorenstam and artist Annika Larsson). One of my Danish ancestors was named Anniche, which is the Danish spelling. When put together with Nicole, though, it makes me think of Anna Nicole Smith; many other people may make the same connection.
Reply:I like Annika violet,
Annika Nicole kinda sounds weird because people Might call her Anna Nicole,
like Anna Nicole Smith,
YIKES!
Reply:I love the name! It's very pretty, and fresher sounding than Annabelle or just Anna.I say it as ANN-ih-kah, with the 'ih' sounding like the "i' in Nicole.
I much prefer Annika Violet. Annika Nicole does have a snappy rhythm, but Nicole sounds tired and becoming a filler middle name. If Nicole has meaning for you, I would choose it. However, if there is no significance to Violet or Nicole, I prefer the soft, fluid feel of Annika Violet.
Reply:I say this with all do respect, but I do not think I would have been able to pronounce that in the way you wish. My initial guess was Ann-ick-ah, clearly not what you were going for. I am not a huge fan of the name myself, I do not know why but it makes me think of Star Wars, even though I've never watched a full movie. Perhaps using one of your middle name ideas for the first name might be a better choice? Best of luck
Reply:I like that name it's different and I would choose nicole as the middle name
Reply:Annika Nicole sounds better.
Reply:An-ni-ka. Annika Brionne
Reply:Annika Nicole is really cute. Would she go by Anne or Annie for short?
Reply:I love that name! Annika is very pretty.
I like Annika Nicole best.
I would pronounce it Anne- Nih- Kah. It's lovely.
What is the best hair dye for african american hair that carries a violet or purple?
well jazzing works pretty well. but i suggest this if you want some brighter more vibrant pieces of purple with a violet back drop. have matrix socolor 5vr put as a base color. get highlites put in with a conditioning decolorizer try to get as light as possible with out being white. even yellow is fine it will still work. then apply matrix prizims to the whole head- in the violet plum-careful this stains! follow the directions and remember not to shampoo to remove it the first time! i promise this is frreaking awesome color and you will love it! also though, its a temporary dye (prizms) so you will see it come out when you wash your hair. it lasts 8-12 shampoos. so becareful of clothes when you first come out of shower unless your hair is dry! hope this helps but it will be rockin~ im sure! ;)
What is the best hair dye for african american hair that carries a violet or purple?
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What is the best hair dye for african american hair that carries a violet or purple?
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How do I keep my African Violet alive?
Following is the information i got from AVSA home page plus what i think is important. It works fine for me. hope it helps you.
Basic Care for African Violets
Water
In general, African violets need just enough water to keep the soil moist, but never soggy. Too much water will leave your African violets susceptible to root rot and crown rot. Overwatering can also cause de-nitrification, a condition, which prevents plants from getting the nitrogen they need. One method is to put water in the saucer under the pot so the soil can absorb amount of water they need when the soil feels dry and the pot too light (about one a week or two). Discard any water left after 30 min. The water should be room temperature. Water too cold can cause leaves to curl down as the water is absorbed into the plant. It is always important not to get water on the leaves. The only exception to this is when you are spray misting for purposes of quick feeding or increasing the humidity around your plants. Never use soft water and avoid using highly chlorinated water.
Grooming
Look for potting soil or other debris, which may have accumulated on the leaves. Dust, dirt and other debris may be removed using a soft-bristled brush, such as a small artist paintbrush or make-up brush. Note, however, that any brush of this kind should be reserved exclusively for use on your plants. Next, inspect your African violets for spent blossoms. Also, keep your eyes alert for leaves that are damaged. Spent leaves and flowers encourage rot that, under the right conditions, can spread to healthy parts of your African violets. Damaged leaves and flowers leave your African violet vulnerable to bacterial diseases, viruses and other microorganisms, such as Nematodes. Finally, your grooming routine should always include an inspection for insects and other pests. Often, the pests themselves will be clearly visible. Even if you do not see them, however, most pests will leave symptoms. The appearance of any unusual characteristic on your African violets should be cause for further investigation. Remember that insects and other pests are easier to treat when their presence is discovered early.
Light Requirements
The amount of light that an African violet receives is important for its health and overall performance. African violets need light for photosynthesis. 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.
If an African violet does not get enough light, it will stop flowering and its leaves will begin to turn yellow. It is also likely that the African violet which is not getting enough light, will become rangy as it develops elongated leaves and stems. African violet should be placed near the window facing east. If sun light is too hot, use thin curtain on the window.
It is important to remember that African violets need at least eight hours of darkness, each day, in order to bloom. While African violets need a sufficient duration of light to produce florigen (flowering hormone), florigen itself does not trigger blooming until it is dark. For this reason, African violets should receive light for no more than 16 hours a day. To properly regulate the duration of light, you may want to consider getting a timer for your grow lights.
Temperature and Air Quality
In terms of temperature, humidity and other factors of air quality, African violets thrive in an environment that most people would consider pleasant. Therefore, if you feel comfortable, chances are, your African violets are feeling comfortable as well.
In general, you should keep the air temperature around your African violets as close as possible to 70 degrees F. Also, while extreme variations in temperature should always be avoided, do not be concerned about slight fluctuations between day and nighttime temperatures. Good air circulation, especially when the air is damp, helps prevent the growth of such fungi as Botrytis and Powdery Mildew.
Propagation
Choose a leaf that is fresh and fairly young but full size. Cut the stem at an angle, leaving a stem below the leaves that is 1 - 2 inches long. Fill a small pot (that has drainage holes) with a very light potting mix. (It can be bought at the Home Depot) Set the leaf into the prepared pot at an angle. Do not set it into the soil very deeply. Water and allow the excess moisture to drain away. Place the potted leaf into a clear plastic bag (zip-loc bags work well) and seal it tightly closed. You may wish to blow into the bag as it is sealed to puff it up with air. Set the leaf in a bright location out of direct sunlight. It normally takes about one month for the leaf to root and another month for the plantlets to appear.
How do I keep my African Violet alive?
Your African violet will thrive if you find a spot for it where it gets lots of REFLECTED light -- not direct sunlight, but reflected light. Get some African Violet plant food and feed it by putting the drops, in water, in a dish and sitting the potted plant in it so it will soak upthe nutrient through the roots. African violets don't do well if the leaves get wet, so this is the best way to water and feed them.
If you do this,you'll have sturdy and prolific flowering plants.
Enjoy!
Reply:put it at a sunny window if you have one, get a plant light if you don't have a sunny window. remember to water but not to soak the roots in water, be sure the water can drain out at the bottom.
may be you should add some details on how the plant is doing.
Reply:With my African violets, I start with the a soil specially made for African violets. You need a pot with good drainage, and you need to keep the soil moist ( not soaking wet). I also use a fertilizer specifically made for them too. Always be very careful not to get any water or dirt on the leaves. When this happens to me, I quickly get a paper towel and start dabbing the water off. There are even special brushes made for cleaning dirt from the leaves, but all I do is use the spray can air used for my keyboard to get the dirt and dust off. Also, African violets do need sun to promote blooms, but never in a window with direct sunlight lasting more than 4 hours. Good luck with your violets! Hope this helps.
Reply:water
Reply:sun
Basic Care for African Violets
Water
In general, African violets need just enough water to keep the soil moist, but never soggy. Too much water will leave your African violets susceptible to root rot and crown rot. Overwatering can also cause de-nitrification, a condition, which prevents plants from getting the nitrogen they need. One method is to put water in the saucer under the pot so the soil can absorb amount of water they need when the soil feels dry and the pot too light (about one a week or two). Discard any water left after 30 min. The water should be room temperature. Water too cold can cause leaves to curl down as the water is absorbed into the plant. It is always important not to get water on the leaves. The only exception to this is when you are spray misting for purposes of quick feeding or increasing the humidity around your plants. Never use soft water and avoid using highly chlorinated water.
Grooming
Look for potting soil or other debris, which may have accumulated on the leaves. Dust, dirt and other debris may be removed using a soft-bristled brush, such as a small artist paintbrush or make-up brush. Note, however, that any brush of this kind should be reserved exclusively for use on your plants. Next, inspect your African violets for spent blossoms. Also, keep your eyes alert for leaves that are damaged. Spent leaves and flowers encourage rot that, under the right conditions, can spread to healthy parts of your African violets. Damaged leaves and flowers leave your African violet vulnerable to bacterial diseases, viruses and other microorganisms, such as Nematodes. Finally, your grooming routine should always include an inspection for insects and other pests. Often, the pests themselves will be clearly visible. Even if you do not see them, however, most pests will leave symptoms. The appearance of any unusual characteristic on your African violets should be cause for further investigation. Remember that insects and other pests are easier to treat when their presence is discovered early.
Light Requirements
The amount of light that an African violet receives is important for its health and overall performance. African violets need light for photosynthesis. 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.
If an African violet does not get enough light, it will stop flowering and its leaves will begin to turn yellow. It is also likely that the African violet which is not getting enough light, will become rangy as it develops elongated leaves and stems. African violet should be placed near the window facing east. If sun light is too hot, use thin curtain on the window.
It is important to remember that African violets need at least eight hours of darkness, each day, in order to bloom. While African violets need a sufficient duration of light to produce florigen (flowering hormone), florigen itself does not trigger blooming until it is dark. For this reason, African violets should receive light for no more than 16 hours a day. To properly regulate the duration of light, you may want to consider getting a timer for your grow lights.
Temperature and Air Quality
In terms of temperature, humidity and other factors of air quality, African violets thrive in an environment that most people would consider pleasant. Therefore, if you feel comfortable, chances are, your African violets are feeling comfortable as well.
In general, you should keep the air temperature around your African violets as close as possible to 70 degrees F. Also, while extreme variations in temperature should always be avoided, do not be concerned about slight fluctuations between day and nighttime temperatures. Good air circulation, especially when the air is damp, helps prevent the growth of such fungi as Botrytis and Powdery Mildew.
Propagation
Choose a leaf that is fresh and fairly young but full size. Cut the stem at an angle, leaving a stem below the leaves that is 1 - 2 inches long. Fill a small pot (that has drainage holes) with a very light potting mix. (It can be bought at the Home Depot) Set the leaf into the prepared pot at an angle. Do not set it into the soil very deeply. Water and allow the excess moisture to drain away. Place the potted leaf into a clear plastic bag (zip-loc bags work well) and seal it tightly closed. You may wish to blow into the bag as it is sealed to puff it up with air. Set the leaf in a bright location out of direct sunlight. It normally takes about one month for the leaf to root and another month for the plantlets to appear.
How do I keep my African Violet alive?
Your African violet will thrive if you find a spot for it where it gets lots of REFLECTED light -- not direct sunlight, but reflected light. Get some African Violet plant food and feed it by putting the drops, in water, in a dish and sitting the potted plant in it so it will soak upthe nutrient through the roots. African violets don't do well if the leaves get wet, so this is the best way to water and feed them.
If you do this,you'll have sturdy and prolific flowering plants.
Enjoy!
Reply:put it at a sunny window if you have one, get a plant light if you don't have a sunny window. remember to water but not to soak the roots in water, be sure the water can drain out at the bottom.
may be you should add some details on how the plant is doing.
Reply:With my African violets, I start with the a soil specially made for African violets. You need a pot with good drainage, and you need to keep the soil moist ( not soaking wet). I also use a fertilizer specifically made for them too. Always be very careful not to get any water or dirt on the leaves. When this happens to me, I quickly get a paper towel and start dabbing the water off. There are even special brushes made for cleaning dirt from the leaves, but all I do is use the spray can air used for my keyboard to get the dirt and dust off. Also, African violets do need sun to promote blooms, but never in a window with direct sunlight lasting more than 4 hours. Good luck with your violets! Hope this helps.
Reply:water
Reply:sun
When is the best time of year to grow an african violet?
You can grow an African Violet at any time of the year. They are an inside plant, and love being in filtered light. Water about once a week, by putting water in a bowl, setting the pot inside the bowl, until it takes up all the water. Check your plant at least once a week, to make sure it doesn't go completely dry. Also, to get it to bloom, use a 15-30-15 soluble plant food and feed it about once a month. Don't get the leaves wet.
When is the best time of year to grow an african violet?
from seeds or cuttings .!!
if you keep the plants indoors you can sow/take cuttings now
Reply:They are grown year round in the house. A good source for information on them is
http://www.theplantexpert.com/africanvio...
I have one given to me as a gift by a friend and it is over 10 years old now.
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When is the best time of year to grow an african violet?
from seeds or cuttings .!!
if you keep the plants indoors you can sow/take cuttings now
Reply:They are grown year round in the house. A good source for information on them is
http://www.theplantexpert.com/africanvio...
I have one given to me as a gift by a friend and it is over 10 years old now.
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What does the simile "Proud as a Violet" mean?
I read Charles Dickens "The Christmas Tale" and the simile was in it. I know the short story was published in England in the mid 1800's. Wondering how can a Violet be proud?
What does the simile "Proud as a Violet" mean?
That's odd, as it's usually the opposite; a "shrinking violet" or a "shy violet." Perhaps it has to do with the royal color of a violet -- purple is a majestic/royal/proud color.
What does the simile "Proud as a Violet" mean?
That's odd, as it's usually the opposite; a "shrinking violet" or a "shy violet." Perhaps it has to do with the royal color of a violet -- purple is a majestic/royal/proud color.
What colors do you get when you mix blue, red, and yellow with orange, green and violet?
What colors they mix into.
What colors do you get when you mix blue, red, and yellow with orange, green and violet?
Actually this question is reduntant.
Red, yellow and blue mixed together make brown.
They are the primary colors.
Green comes from blue and yellow being mixed
and violet from red and blue and
orange from red and yellow-so if you mix them all togehter you get brown too.
Mud brown may be the exact answer.
Try it yourself and see.
Reply:A yucky muddy grey.
Have you ever seen an old watercolour set that belongs to a toddler?
Reply:a mess
and a waste of paint
Reply:brown or actually a dark gray clay color.
Reply:Monet.
Reply:it is a brownish gray color
Reply:black i think
Reply:nuetral.
Reply:It depends on the quantity of each paint u put in (and I put lighter colours in first???)
What colors do you get when you mix blue, red, and yellow with orange, green and violet?
Actually this question is reduntant.
Red, yellow and blue mixed together make brown.
They are the primary colors.
Green comes from blue and yellow being mixed
and violet from red and blue and
orange from red and yellow-so if you mix them all togehter you get brown too.
Mud brown may be the exact answer.
Try it yourself and see.
Reply:A yucky muddy grey.
Have you ever seen an old watercolour set that belongs to a toddler?
Reply:a mess
and a waste of paint
Reply:brown or actually a dark gray clay color.
Reply:Monet.
Reply:it is a brownish gray color
Reply:black i think
Reply:nuetral.
Reply:It depends on the quantity of each paint u put in (and I put lighter colours in first???)
What is the best way to propagate an African Violet? Why?
I'm doing a leaf cutting.....but I'm not sure....
What is the best way to propagate an African Violet? Why?
I do this a lot. Here's how. Choose a healthy looking leaf with at least a one inch stem. Pinch the leaf off half way down the stem. Use the eraser end of a pencil to poke a hole into the soil equal to the length of the stem. Put stem into hole and press soil around stem AND base of leaf. Root stimulating products are not necessary. Water plant as needed by using a spoon to carefully drip water around base of leaf. The leaf does not like to get wet. Put the plant in a sunny window. Do not cover it. Water once daily ( or less if soggy ) and be patient. This will take much time, but it works great. You will see baby leaves begin to grow from the base of the old leaf. I do not use fancy soil or fuss about cutting style and my plants have always grown fine.
Reply:I prefer to take a mature leaf, neither a very new one or a very old one. Cut the leaf stem down to about an inch and half in length if it's longer; don't cut directly across, but at an angle to the stem, so that plenty of tissue is exposed. Pot the leaf in a container of FRESH African violet potting soil; be sure the pot is labeled as to the variety of the leaf. Keep the soil moist, but not soaking wet. It takes time, but in a few weeks you should start to see "babies" coming up through the soil. When the leaves are about the size of a dime, the young plants are big enough to be separated and planted individually.
Some folks use water because the roots seem to show up more quickly; however, I've found that water-rooted babies are a lot more fragile, since the water has been supporting the leaves during development, and I used to lose a lot of them that way. Soil rooting takes a little longer, but I get MUCH better plants that way, with strong leaf stems and a good root system. Likewise, I know that some people use rooting hormone when they propagate leaves; again, though, I've found that you get lots of roots this way, but not many leaves, and ultimately you may not get ENOUGH leaves to have a viable plant.
If you can provide some mild heat underneath the leaves (presuming you don't allow the soil to dry out), I've found that the plants root and grow considerably faster than in room-temperature air. I use some pet bed warmer pads for this purpose; you can get them on eBay for about $20, but they're certainly not a necessity. I use covered flats to start violet leaves, but you can also do something as simple as covering a pot with a clear plastic bag to retain moisture.
Enjoy your new plants!
Reply:I seem to have luck by placing the leaf in water until roots show and then place it in a pot with potting soil. You can also place it in a pot and water it until it roots. Both ways have worked for me.
What is the best way to propagate an African Violet? Why?
I do this a lot. Here's how. Choose a healthy looking leaf with at least a one inch stem. Pinch the leaf off half way down the stem. Use the eraser end of a pencil to poke a hole into the soil equal to the length of the stem. Put stem into hole and press soil around stem AND base of leaf. Root stimulating products are not necessary. Water plant as needed by using a spoon to carefully drip water around base of leaf. The leaf does not like to get wet. Put the plant in a sunny window. Do not cover it. Water once daily ( or less if soggy ) and be patient. This will take much time, but it works great. You will see baby leaves begin to grow from the base of the old leaf. I do not use fancy soil or fuss about cutting style and my plants have always grown fine.
Reply:I prefer to take a mature leaf, neither a very new one or a very old one. Cut the leaf stem down to about an inch and half in length if it's longer; don't cut directly across, but at an angle to the stem, so that plenty of tissue is exposed. Pot the leaf in a container of FRESH African violet potting soil; be sure the pot is labeled as to the variety of the leaf. Keep the soil moist, but not soaking wet. It takes time, but in a few weeks you should start to see "babies" coming up through the soil. When the leaves are about the size of a dime, the young plants are big enough to be separated and planted individually.
Some folks use water because the roots seem to show up more quickly; however, I've found that water-rooted babies are a lot more fragile, since the water has been supporting the leaves during development, and I used to lose a lot of them that way. Soil rooting takes a little longer, but I get MUCH better plants that way, with strong leaf stems and a good root system. Likewise, I know that some people use rooting hormone when they propagate leaves; again, though, I've found that you get lots of roots this way, but not many leaves, and ultimately you may not get ENOUGH leaves to have a viable plant.
If you can provide some mild heat underneath the leaves (presuming you don't allow the soil to dry out), I've found that the plants root and grow considerably faster than in room-temperature air. I use some pet bed warmer pads for this purpose; you can get them on eBay for about $20, but they're certainly not a necessity. I use covered flats to start violet leaves, but you can also do something as simple as covering a pot with a clear plastic bag to retain moisture.
Enjoy your new plants!
Reply:I seem to have luck by placing the leaf in water until roots show and then place it in a pot with potting soil. You can also place it in a pot and water it until it roots. Both ways have worked for me.
What size ultra-violet filter should I buy?
I have a 100 gal pond that has cronic green algee. I want to find the correct size filter. The water pump has a 350 gal per hour return rate.
What size ultra-violet filter should I buy?
1. You only need 8 watt for a 100 gallon pond.
2. Reduce the flow into the UV Sterilizer with a diverter - the water needs a minimum exposure time to the sterilizer to kill the algae and whatnot.
3. Be patient - it won't happen overnight. It takes about 3 weeks.
4. Make sure you keep the biofilter running. The UVC will kill the algae, but the filter removes it. UVCs are only sterilizers not filters...
You'll be pleased. Check Lowes or Home Depot - they have economical ones - under $100.
Reply:You should get a #4 70 watt Ultra-Violet filter.
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What size ultra-violet filter should I buy?
1. You only need 8 watt for a 100 gallon pond.
2. Reduce the flow into the UV Sterilizer with a diverter - the water needs a minimum exposure time to the sterilizer to kill the algae and whatnot.
3. Be patient - it won't happen overnight. It takes about 3 weeks.
4. Make sure you keep the biofilter running. The UVC will kill the algae, but the filter removes it. UVCs are only sterilizers not filters...
You'll be pleased. Check Lowes or Home Depot - they have economical ones - under $100.
Reply:You should get a #4 70 watt Ultra-Violet filter.
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How soon can I plant Dahlia, Morning Glory, Violet and mixed wild flower seeds in North Texas?
North Texas is probably zone 7 so I would suggest after April 1st. After all danger of last freeze.
How soon can I plant Dahlia, Morning Glory, Violet and mixed wild flower seeds in North Texas?
Wait until no danger of frost.
Reply:Planted yesterday in Mesquite Tex
Reply:Wit dahlias, after the last frost. With the others, you can plant them anytime. Violets take the cold well, and some of the flowers in the wild mix do also.
We live in California and have already planted most things. All are doing well, even though the nights go down to 41. The sun is the key, and we are getting 65 right now during the day, with the sun on all of the growing areas.\
Good luck
How soon can I plant Dahlia, Morning Glory, Violet and mixed wild flower seeds in North Texas?
Wait until no danger of frost.
Reply:Planted yesterday in Mesquite Tex
Reply:Wit dahlias, after the last frost. With the others, you can plant them anytime. Violets take the cold well, and some of the flowers in the wild mix do also.
We live in California and have already planted most things. All are doing well, even though the nights go down to 41. The sun is the key, and we are getting 65 right now during the day, with the sun on all of the growing areas.\
Good luck
Why is it that the bottom of the ocean goes green and then to blue/violet?
I know it has something to do with the larger wavelengths of light such as red and orange getting absorbed as it gets deeper into the ocean. Can anyone expand on this for me? Thanks.
Why is it that the bottom of the ocean goes green and then to blue/violet?
You are right! The wavelength of blue light allows it to go further than red light. This is also a reason that many deep sea creatures are red as opposed to black, because no red light can reach these depths they can't be seen by any other deep sea creatures.
Reply:When you view the ocean from above you are seeing what is left of light after it is absorbed and reflected. If you think of the ocean sand as "yellow", then when the ocean is shallow you are seeing a combination of blue and yellow, which is green.
When it is deep there is only blue with no reflection from the bottom so it is blue.
Reply:its possible it could be explained with quantum or atomic physics?
just like compounds only give off certain wavelengths, they only absorb the same ones. i have no basis for this but it could be that water absorbs more red than violet. and since water is a compound, it should have wider bands which could cover greater spans of wavelengths.
it could also be the same reason the sky is blue.
Why is it that the bottom of the ocean goes green and then to blue/violet?
You are right! The wavelength of blue light allows it to go further than red light. This is also a reason that many deep sea creatures are red as opposed to black, because no red light can reach these depths they can't be seen by any other deep sea creatures.
Reply:When you view the ocean from above you are seeing what is left of light after it is absorbed and reflected. If you think of the ocean sand as "yellow", then when the ocean is shallow you are seeing a combination of blue and yellow, which is green.
When it is deep there is only blue with no reflection from the bottom so it is blue.
Reply:its possible it could be explained with quantum or atomic physics?
just like compounds only give off certain wavelengths, they only absorb the same ones. i have no basis for this but it could be that water absorbs more red than violet. and since water is a compound, it should have wider bands which could cover greater spans of wavelengths.
it could also be the same reason the sky is blue.
Is UV lamp has violet color of light? the one that we can use to verify genuine money?
is UV lamp has violet color of light? the one that we can use to verify genuine money?
if so, can i use this lamp to grow my green plants indoor?
Is UV lamp has violet color of light? the one that we can use to verify genuine money?
UV lamps do have a "violet" color, however, it's not truly violet, but ultraviolet (UV is in the visible spectrum). Plants do enjoy UV lamps indoors because they need a certain amount of UV to further photosynthesis. Don't forget that sun is best for them thought.
Reply:A true ultraviolet lamp emits ultraviolet light- a shorter wavelength than even violet. As plants use red and blue light to grow, giving them only ultraviolet light will only cause them to starve. Or mutate... ultraviolet light is used in labs to produce mutations in experimental organisms.
I doubt you have a true UV lamp tho... So probably no mutations for you.
if so, can i use this lamp to grow my green plants indoor?
Is UV lamp has violet color of light? the one that we can use to verify genuine money?
UV lamps do have a "violet" color, however, it's not truly violet, but ultraviolet (UV is in the visible spectrum). Plants do enjoy UV lamps indoors because they need a certain amount of UV to further photosynthesis. Don't forget that sun is best for them thought.
Reply:A true ultraviolet lamp emits ultraviolet light- a shorter wavelength than even violet. As plants use red and blue light to grow, giving them only ultraviolet light will only cause them to starve. Or mutate... ultraviolet light is used in labs to produce mutations in experimental organisms.
I doubt you have a true UV lamp tho... So probably no mutations for you.
The violet stands for faithfulness, the daisy for innocense, the lily for innocense all that smell good.?
How can the pelican flower smell like rotting meat? How can some smell good and others smell so bad?
The violet stands for faithfulness, the daisy for innocense, the lily for innocense all that smell good.?
Ah my dear, all that looks beautiful is not necessarily sweet. Sometimes the littlest and ugliest can smell so sweet it can take your breathe away. What some would call weeds are just as pretty to see. :D
Reply:Some plants use scent to attract flies and wasps as pollinators, rather than bees. Pheeeewwww!
Reply:Flowers, like People, have some excellent examples, and also some 'poor' varieties...!!
Reply:no. i have never smelt a bad scent from any flower. but i learned, violet means forgive, daisy means love, and the lily means peace.
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The violet stands for faithfulness, the daisy for innocense, the lily for innocense all that smell good.?
Ah my dear, all that looks beautiful is not necessarily sweet. Sometimes the littlest and ugliest can smell so sweet it can take your breathe away. What some would call weeds are just as pretty to see. :D
Reply:Some plants use scent to attract flies and wasps as pollinators, rather than bees. Pheeeewwww!
Reply:Flowers, like People, have some excellent examples, and also some 'poor' varieties...!!
Reply:no. i have never smelt a bad scent from any flower. but i learned, violet means forgive, daisy means love, and the lily means peace.
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Is it ok to wear mac violet pigment on my eyes everyday?
i tone it down my blending a tiny bit it black eyeshadow on the lid and then it fades into light purple at the top. 20/asian.
Is it ok to wear mac violet pigment on my eyes everyday?
The definition of boring is: Same sh*t, different day! You answered your own question.
Reply:yes, but Always go for a new look, try adding a new color to your palette, like a champange tone, or a pearl with the violet to turn down the intense hue. and switch up the black liner for some brown, brown and violet alwasy look great together
have fun!
Reply:as long as u like it
Reply:Violet isn't a very boring color. Even if it were, all that wuld matter is that you liked it. I have bright blue eyes and wear lavender eyeshadow almost every day. I like it because it brings out the blue. Wear whatever you like.
Reply:if you like it, then rock it!! if you really love it though, i wouldnt do it everyday, just in case you'd get bored with it. mix it up! but that does sound gorgeous.
Reply:I think you can get away with pops of color if it looks fairly conservative. I love seeing girls do that, instead of the boring "natural look" 24/7!
Reply:its fine.
Reply:yes it's ok to wear the same shade of eyeshadow blending everyday
if it looks gorgeous then do it =)
i do mine similiar to yours, black eyeshadow blending into lavendar and i love it =)
so do that and be happy hehehe
=)
Reply:i did everyday for about a month 2 years ago.
i loved it, and i still love the pigment but i haven't worn it since.
now a days i tone it down a bit, more natural i supposed.
Reply:Wear what you want. But on somedays, I switch to a purple eye makeup instead of my usual brown/gold just to have some variety.
Reply:To think it is beautiful, and to wear it EVERYDAY are two different things. No matter how pretty it really is, people WILL get bored. I have been doing my makeup ever since 5TH GRADE. I have actually done my eyeshadow like you before, now that I think of it. I own Mac Violet, and it is a nice color. Just try to switch it up sometimes, ok?
Reply:It is good to have verities but if you like it you wear it p.s. in order to keep your skin healthy you must wash it off at night
Is it ok to wear mac violet pigment on my eyes everyday?
The definition of boring is: Same sh*t, different day! You answered your own question.
Reply:yes, but Always go for a new look, try adding a new color to your palette, like a champange tone, or a pearl with the violet to turn down the intense hue. and switch up the black liner for some brown, brown and violet alwasy look great together
have fun!
Reply:as long as u like it
Reply:Violet isn't a very boring color. Even if it were, all that wuld matter is that you liked it. I have bright blue eyes and wear lavender eyeshadow almost every day. I like it because it brings out the blue. Wear whatever you like.
Reply:if you like it, then rock it!! if you really love it though, i wouldnt do it everyday, just in case you'd get bored with it. mix it up! but that does sound gorgeous.
Reply:I think you can get away with pops of color if it looks fairly conservative. I love seeing girls do that, instead of the boring "natural look" 24/7!
Reply:its fine.
Reply:yes it's ok to wear the same shade of eyeshadow blending everyday
if it looks gorgeous then do it =)
i do mine similiar to yours, black eyeshadow blending into lavendar and i love it =)
so do that and be happy hehehe
=)
Reply:i did everyday for about a month 2 years ago.
i loved it, and i still love the pigment but i haven't worn it since.
now a days i tone it down a bit, more natural i supposed.
Reply:Wear what you want. But on somedays, I switch to a purple eye makeup instead of my usual brown/gold just to have some variety.
Reply:To think it is beautiful, and to wear it EVERYDAY are two different things. No matter how pretty it really is, people WILL get bored. I have been doing my makeup ever since 5TH GRADE. I have actually done my eyeshadow like you before, now that I think of it. I own Mac Violet, and it is a nice color. Just try to switch it up sometimes, ok?
Reply:It is good to have verities but if you like it you wear it p.s. in order to keep your skin healthy you must wash it off at night
How come my other maps in Counter Strike Source have checkered violet texture?
How come my other maps in Counter Strike Source have checkered violet texture? Other maps are fine but others become so unplayable because the map is violet. How am I going to fix this problem?
Thank you very much in advance.
How come my other maps in Counter Strike Source have checkered violet texture?
because you don't have the 2d texture file that the map is using. If you don't have the 2d texture file, the texture will show up as the purple checked texture.
Thank you very much in advance.
How come my other maps in Counter Strike Source have checkered violet texture?
because you don't have the 2d texture file that the map is using. If you don't have the 2d texture file, the texture will show up as the purple checked texture.
What does the colour violet mean metaphysically and spiritually?
Well put Chris! Give him the 10pts.
What does the colour violet mean metaphysically and spiritually?
Iolite derives its name from the Greek word meaning violet. Iolite can be seen in as many as three different shades of violet blue, yellow gray and a light blue, in one stone. Iolite has been compared to a light blue sapphire and is sometimes called "water sapphire." Deposits can be found in Sri Lanka, USA, Burma, India and Madagascar.
Color: Violet
The Violet chakra is your spiritual connection. This chakra links you to the cosmos so you can reach your higher potential. It is the energy of knowingness and enlightenment.
Parts of the body: This Chakra is associated with the top of the head, the brain, and the entire nervous system
Endocrine Gland: Pineal Gland
Sense: Sense of empathy, unity, experiencing another person's experience as if you were inside them, being them.
Consciousness: The Crown Chakra represents that part of our consciousness concerned with perceptions of unity or separation. Just as the Root Chakra showed our connection with Mother Earth, this chakra shows our relationship with Our Father in Heaven. It represents our connection with our biological father, which becomes the model for our relationship with authority, and ultimately, with God. It's the level of the soul.
What does the colour violet mean metaphysically and spiritually?
Iolite derives its name from the Greek word meaning violet. Iolite can be seen in as many as three different shades of violet blue, yellow gray and a light blue, in one stone. Iolite has been compared to a light blue sapphire and is sometimes called "water sapphire." Deposits can be found in Sri Lanka, USA, Burma, India and Madagascar.
Color: Violet
The Violet chakra is your spiritual connection. This chakra links you to the cosmos so you can reach your higher potential. It is the energy of knowingness and enlightenment.
Parts of the body: This Chakra is associated with the top of the head, the brain, and the entire nervous system
Endocrine Gland: Pineal Gland
Sense: Sense of empathy, unity, experiencing another person's experience as if you were inside them, being them.
Consciousness: The Crown Chakra represents that part of our consciousness concerned with perceptions of unity or separation. Just as the Root Chakra showed our connection with Mother Earth, this chakra shows our relationship with Our Father in Heaven. It represents our connection with our biological father, which becomes the model for our relationship with authority, and ultimately, with God. It's the level of the soul.
How to use purple/violet shampoo to get rid of brassy tones in blonde hair?
I bought some Bonacure silver shampoo (it's a deep purple in colour) and I'm not sure how to use it lol
Do i use shampoo, then the purple shampoo and then conditioner?
Or just the purple shampoo and conditioner?
Oh and is it safe to use a deep conditioner (bonacure time restore treatment) after the purple shampoo?
How to use purple/violet shampoo to get rid of brassy tones in blonde hair?
you shampoo hair then use the stuff like a conditioner. Leave it on for a while then rinse. then use a conditioner if you wish.It is good, i have some at home and may use it again as my hair is looking a bit too yellow.And it is shitting me off. I had to put my hair up again.But if it is a shmapoo as well as the toner downer then use a conditioner when u fininsh. I think u need to leave it on for a while though.
Reply:Not trying to be a smart a** but didn't this stuff come with specific instructions? Yes, it's safe to condition your hiair when your done.
Reply:use it as normal shampoo
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Do i use shampoo, then the purple shampoo and then conditioner?
Or just the purple shampoo and conditioner?
Oh and is it safe to use a deep conditioner (bonacure time restore treatment) after the purple shampoo?
How to use purple/violet shampoo to get rid of brassy tones in blonde hair?
you shampoo hair then use the stuff like a conditioner. Leave it on for a while then rinse. then use a conditioner if you wish.It is good, i have some at home and may use it again as my hair is looking a bit too yellow.And it is shitting me off. I had to put my hair up again.But if it is a shmapoo as well as the toner downer then use a conditioner when u fininsh. I think u need to leave it on for a while though.
Reply:Not trying to be a smart a** but didn't this stuff come with specific instructions? Yes, it's safe to condition your hiair when your done.
Reply:use it as normal shampoo
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I have a one violet goby (dragon fish) ,it has hard time finding his food what can i do to make it eat ?
I purchased this dragon fish on March 1st ,2007.Its in a 55 gallon tank with 2 bala sharks ,1 irid shark,1 plec.My tanks temperature is abt 70 -78 .Other fishes eats all there food, there are still alittle food left in the tank but i guess the dragon fish has a hard time finding its way ,and after couple min those foods are alll gone ,because of my other fishes in the tank.Help pleazz.
I have a one violet goby (dragon fish) ,it has hard time finding his food what can i do to make it eat ?
What are you trying to feed him? Dragon gobies are filter feeders and will often take frozen bloodworms or blackworms. I've also had them eat shrimp pellets after they've softened up, but chances are your other fish won't let them get to this point. Often, you won't see them eating because they will sift food out of the gravel. They are a bit on the shy side, so they won't try to get the food from the other fish. You may have to try target feeding him with a baster or use a tank divider to feed him separately if this is a problem.
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I have a one violet goby (dragon fish) ,it has hard time finding his food what can i do to make it eat ?
What are you trying to feed him? Dragon gobies are filter feeders and will often take frozen bloodworms or blackworms. I've also had them eat shrimp pellets after they've softened up, but chances are your other fish won't let them get to this point. Often, you won't see them eating because they will sift food out of the gravel. They are a bit on the shy side, so they won't try to get the food from the other fish. You may have to try target feeding him with a baster or use a tank divider to feed him separately if this is a problem.
http://www.elmersaquarium.com/10dragonfi...
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_...
Can CUTTINGS from "african violet" generate male plants only?
Some of my SAINTPAULIAS simply grow new circles of leaves, like cabbages do if you leave them grow in the kitchen garden for too long, but they haven't got any flowers.
Someone told me that mine are MALE plants and obviously will never give flowers. In this case I agree, but how can that be possible?
I cut some leaves from well-grown older plants to make new ones (the normal way everybody suggests) and this is the disappointing result!!!
And of course I'VE NEVER READ anywhere that such a thing might happen with saintpaulia's leaves.
Everywhere they say: simply plant your leaves and keep soil moist and new beautiful plants will grow and GIVE FLOWERS, which IS TOTALLY FALSE in my case!!!!
Have you any idea about that? Can "MALE PLANTS ONLY" stem from some of the leaves one uses to create new plants??
Can CUTTINGS from "african violet" generate male plants only?
My grandmother was a big african violet fan and obtained most of hers by cuttings (she had 3-4 dozen throughout her house at the height of her collection). Most, if not all, of which bloomed. They do have to mature - i think it may have been 2-3 years before they would actually bloom.
African violets can be picky, my mother was good at rooting and growing, but where my grandmother would have a dozen or so in bloom at once and 2 or three times a year, my mother would only get maybe 1 or 2 blooms once in great while.
I don't really know that much more about the african violet, but generally speaking, propagation from rooting stems creates clones, so as long as your taking a cutting from a plant that has bloomed, the rooting should bloom at once the conditions are right.
Good Luck.
Someone told me that mine are MALE plants and obviously will never give flowers. In this case I agree, but how can that be possible?
I cut some leaves from well-grown older plants to make new ones (the normal way everybody suggests) and this is the disappointing result!!!
And of course I'VE NEVER READ anywhere that such a thing might happen with saintpaulia's leaves.
Everywhere they say: simply plant your leaves and keep soil moist and new beautiful plants will grow and GIVE FLOWERS, which IS TOTALLY FALSE in my case!!!!
Have you any idea about that? Can "MALE PLANTS ONLY" stem from some of the leaves one uses to create new plants??
Can CUTTINGS from "african violet" generate male plants only?
My grandmother was a big african violet fan and obtained most of hers by cuttings (she had 3-4 dozen throughout her house at the height of her collection). Most, if not all, of which bloomed. They do have to mature - i think it may have been 2-3 years before they would actually bloom.
African violets can be picky, my mother was good at rooting and growing, but where my grandmother would have a dozen or so in bloom at once and 2 or three times a year, my mother would only get maybe 1 or 2 blooms once in great while.
I don't really know that much more about the african violet, but generally speaking, propagation from rooting stems creates clones, so as long as your taking a cutting from a plant that has bloomed, the rooting should bloom at once the conditions are right.
Good Luck.
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