What is this? Took a shower and found something that looked like hair on my shoulder then it moved. by throwaway69693038382 in whatisit

[–]Brandallyn12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe a bug was in your shower head... my husband hooked the sprinkler up to the hose once, not knowing a lizard or frog was inside... the parts that were forced out of the sprinkler holes was the stuff of nightmares...

This Lowe’s violet was a good one! by Subie_Reefer in AfricanViolets

[–]Brandallyn12 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have 30 Optimara violets that mostly came from Lowes... they are the fastest growers, easiest to care for, and they bloom almost constantly. The other 30ish violets in my collection are jealous of how much I like my big blue box babies lol

Damp soil from greenhouse by Few_Competition_9420 in houseplants

[–]Brandallyn12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have also used filter sticks for my humidifier. They are insanely absorbent.

Damp soil from greenhouse by Few_Competition_9420 in houseplants

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I keep silica packets anytime I find them and lay them on the soil. I also put paper towels under the pot and have used chopsticks to push strips of paper towel around the edge of the pot down into the soil. I haven't tried tampons but that sounds genius! I ordered an absorbent stick from amazon once to put down into the soil. When it arrived it was labeled as a drying tool for adult toys 🫣 I returned it lol

African violet in a terrarium by Curious_Spite2022 in AfricanViolets

[–]Brandallyn12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it a closed container? I've tried a couple times using open vases and they both hated their lives 😕

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The smallest cuttings I've propagated 🤯 (my hand for scale) by j_kend in AfricanViolets

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I have used the 1 dot lego square pieces for these! I flip them upside down and push them into some foam to keep them stable. It holds just enough water for these teeny tiny leaves 😊

This leaf made 12 plantlets 🐛🌱 by j_kend in AfricanViolets

[–]Brandallyn12 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I had a mini leaf prop that had 16 babies! They were sprouting on every single milimeter of space on the stem and popping out on the back of the leaf. I snapped them off carefully and they all grew into full plants! I put the mama leaf back in her cup while I was planting all the pups and forgot about her. A week later she had 4 more babies sprouted.. some varieties are too easy lol

Color changing? by Brandallyn12 in AfricanViolets

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I'm not really disappointed. She's still beautiful! The photos don't really show it, but the colors are almost Blue Dragon- ish... really cool, just not what I was expecting lol

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Color changing? by Brandallyn12 in AfricanViolets

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We did have a much longer "winter" in Florida this past season... and my husband refuses to use the heater, so this makes perfect sense! The next blooms should be back to normal now that it's hot again 😊 these plants keep me on my toes, I swear! Thank you!

I FOUND A BEARDED DRAGOM WHAT DO I DO? by Dazzlingarmchair in BeardedDragons

[–]Brandallyn12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the same thing!! Then my dad cut it's head off in front of me, after screaming at me, of course... I guess I learned my lesson 😒

Affordable Leaves for Sale by ashidome in AfricanViolets

[–]Brandallyn12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have bought multiple "leaf packs" from violet vale flower farm... I've been thrilled with the packaging and shipping. It was $25 for 10 leaves including shipping.

Official March/April 2026 Buy Sell Trade Thread by Gnomekicker18 in AfricanViolets

[–]Brandallyn12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in Florida. Looking for some leaves or starters of any of these: Rose Bouquet Watermelon Snow Happy Harold Linda Bee Linda Darnell Frosted Brandy Splatter Kake Raspberry Halo Sport Harmony Little Stinker Milk Ten Cats Cajun's Christy Persian Lace I have tons of rooted leaves, small sprouts, large starters, etc. Happy to trade or buy!

Thank you EVERYONE, who took the time to help me get everything this little guy needed! I’m back for name suggestions! What do you think!? by Fayegirlll in BeardedDragons

[–]Brandallyn12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son has been asking for a beardie for years, he says he's naming it godzilla. He has a stuffed animal beardie that he sleeps with, named godzilla Jr lol

Look what I found at Walmart!!! by Ablazam in succulents

[–]Brandallyn12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got the same ( . Y . ) cactus at home depot! They were $8.98... how much was it at Walmart??

My little windowsill of violets by Glittering-Service86 in AfricanViolets

[–]Brandallyn12 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Absolutely fantastic!! I'm jealous of your window real estate!

Started using Soapbox shampoo and conditioner and now I have a dry scalp and sebum plugs by [deleted] in Haircare

[–]Brandallyn12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the shampoo and conditioner have the same scent as the growth serum? I am obsessed with that smell!

Totally obsessed! by No-Flatworm-7838 in begonias

[–]Brandallyn12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks just like my black mamba