The African violet is one of the world’s most common houseplants. You can buy it at Lowe’s. You can get it at the nursery. You can find it in the grocery store. But in the wild, this flower that ...

Repotting African violets freshens their soil, prevents leggy stems, and encourages flowering. Plus, it's an opportunity to try out new pots and remove dead leaves so that your plants look their very ...

African violets can be propagated any time of year, but the best time is during spring. You can grow your propagated African violet cuttings in water or soil depending on your preference. With either ...

Some people find growing African violets to be a piece of cake. Their violets thrive with little special care, blooming repeatedly and creating fresh new fuzzy leaves on a regular basis. Others ...

African violets are long-lived plants that can grace houseplant collections for up to 50 years. However, repotting African violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) occasionally goes a long way toward keeping ...

African violets are a popular house plant that can brighten up your home when there is not much else blooming. I know people that have successfully grown beautiful African violets without much effort ...

Question: I received an African violet for my birthday a few weeks ago. I have it sitting in my kitchen window, but I’m not sure how to take care of it. Can you provide some advice, please? Answer: ...

African violets are some of the most rewarding houseplants you can grow, blooming year-round, even in the depths of winter. But if you're not getting many flowers from your plant, you likely need to ...