Here are some tips from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists for making more African violets and Christmas cacti. Q: How can I propagate an African violet?

Dear Sue: I have a couple older African violets that have developed a large stem because of leaf or flower loss, and are starting to look unsightly. The plants are healthy and I’ve started ma… ...

Fielding Questions: Christmas cactus conundrum, snow-damaged hedge, African violet cuttings This week, gardening columnist Don Kinzler fields questions about a Christmas cactus that only bloomed ...

Spider plants, aloe vera, ZZ plants, peace lilies, Christmas cactus and African violets all like to be pot-bound. However, it is important that they do not become excessively pot-bound to restrict ...

African violets are not “true violets,” although the resemblance is striking. A true violet grows outside, in full sun or partial shade, putting down deep roots.

Some Christmas music is classic; some is cringe-worthy. Today we celebrate the latter. This is the music you play when you want your guests to leave.

Question: Could you please tell me if Christmas cacti and African violets need to be what is known as being root bound? And, what is the best way to divide ...

Growing African violets indoors is an easy undertaking; popularity of tiny gardens on the rise; living walls need proper maintenance.

Deadly black mamba snake slithers under family's Christmas tree. The Christmas season is in full swing, and everyone around the world has got into the festive mood.

He knew nothing about flowers before Christmas Eve, 1984, when she asked him to accompany her to an African violet fair in Fanling.

African grey parrots like Smokey are known to be highly intelligent, with vocabularies exceeding 100 words and cognitive performances not unlike a pre-kindergartener, according to the Humane ...