Space violets
By violeteyes
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I just bought the largest African violet I ever saw. After I got it home I read the tag and found out why it was so huge. It was propagated from seeds that were sent into orbit for almost six years in space! It was a bit expensive, now I see why!
I can never cease to be amazed by plants. I hope you all enjoy this bit of a blog, have a great day!:)
27 Feb, 2013
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Fantastic plant...in fact, I'd say it's 'out of this world'.........
Seriously, though, what a lovely colour the flowers are. Very nice!
27 Feb, 2013
It's a lovely plant and so full of flowers. Their trip into space must have done those seeds good :o)
27 Feb, 2013
wonder what the effect of the space was on the genetics. Afterall the astonaughts dont produce bigger children. interesting I have had my curiosity peaked thankyou.
27 Feb, 2013
Amazing, and such pretty flowers too!
27 Feb, 2013
Amazing and what a tale! What will they do next huh?!
4 Mar, 2013
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A lovely one.
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