Plants bring life and colour into the kitchen, just as they do in any other room. Plants also create a companionable ambiance and there are many plants that improve air quality as well. Bright and ...

Not every plant needs bottom watering. Find out eight houseplants that do well with this watering method and seven that might ...

African violets like to be a little root-bound. Don’t rush to repot unless the plant has clearly outgrown its container or the soil has broken down. Most violets thrive in small, shallow ...

ANN ARBOR, MI - Plant lovers can find new additions to their collections at an upcoming Ann Arbor event. A semi-annual sale for African Violets is happening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April ...

Avoid making these crucial mistakes with your African violet and tweak your care routine to encourage a hesitant plant to flower more. To successfully grow African violets you should start by ensuring ...

Check new plants thoroughly before bringing them home. If you have a precious collection of, say, cacti, African violets or orchids, it is worth quarantining new plants for a month or so before mixing ...

For optimal flowering, African violet pots should measure no more than 1/3 wider than the width of the plant’s leaves. Shallow pots are also better for these plants, and pots should have plenty ...

African violets seldom need a pot larger than 4 inches. Overly large pots can lead to overwatering, ... Even one female left on the plant can produce up to 600 eggs!

This white African violet with a pink and frilled edge would be considered a semi-double as it has over five petals but fewer than 10. ANDREW MESSINGER These are miniature African violets in thumb ...