African Violet Long Petioles ("Daddy Longlegs"): Needs Photo for ID

African violet with 6″ leaf stems (petioles) = unusual. Could be variety, culture, or mutation.

Need Photo

Email to plmorrow@juno.com for visual assessment. Coordinator discourages email but necessary here.

Photo will clarify. Healthy blooming suggests it's happy.

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