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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

This last decade or so has seen a burgeoning interest in houseplants. While this has led to the introduction of some new and exciting species, classic stalwarts are still in demand as evidenced by the ...

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 ...

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: ...

It is not surprising that most everyone who grows house plants includes African violets in their collection. African violets are one of the few indoor plants that will bloom all winter and are not ...

African violets are the perfect houseguest. They’re well-behaved, bloom several times a year, and come dressed-to-impress in an array of stunning foliage. Their signature rosette of thick, fuzzy ...