For people who love these sweet plants, African violet care is easy and fun. Knowing what they need is the key. For people who love these sweet plants, ...

African violets are one of the most popular houseplants because of their diverse colors and easy culture. However, like other flowering houseplants, they are not problem-free. Not flowering. This ...

In 1942, the first pink flowered plant was marketed, soon to be followed with a white blossomed African violet. Today commercial varieties have nearly endless combinations of leaf shapes, flower ...

African violets do best with 12 hours or more of ambient light but cannot tolerate direct light since it burns their leaves. An eastern, morning exposure is the best, similar to that suitable for ...

African violets like well-drained soil and hate to have waterlogged roots. If roots stand in soggy soil, root rot ensues. You are smart to water from below because it keeps water off the leaves ...

African violets like a very well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter with an acidic pH. One can purchase specialty mixes for African violets, or a standard soilless commercial potting mix ...

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 ...