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 ...

With their diminutive size, colorful blooms, and attractive foliage, African violets are popular houseplants. Originating in East Africa, they now come in a variety of leaf and flower colors. Caring ...

Correct soil pH is vital for the health of your African violet. If the soil pH is not between 5.8 and 6.2, your plant will not be able to absorb the nutrients that are present in the soil. Using a ...

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 ...

Isn’t it about time you grew African violets? Imagine a house plant that blooms all the time and can do so for years – up to half a century or more by some accounts. In fact, if two months go by ...

Last week I fielded a question from a reader who was looking for tips on how to get African violets to bloom. Being inexperienced with growing these fuzzy-leaved beauties myself, I went digging for ...

African violets are hardy, beautiful plants that add vibrant color and old-world charm to your houseplant collection. Native to tropical Tanzania and southeastern Kenya, they prefer warmer climates—in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." African violets are the perfect houseguest. They’re well-behaved, bloom several times a year, and come ...

African violets originated in East Africa and are colorful and attractive houseplants that come in a variety of colors. Known to be a bit finicky, they are generally easy to grow. One of the main ...

Violet Saintpaulias flowers, commonly known as African violets. It has been 25 years since a group of my students presented me with a plant that I recognized as an African violet. The plant had dark ...

Imagine a house plant that blooms all the time and can do so for years – up to half a century or more by some accounts. In fact, if two months go by without any flowers, it means you need to make some ...