Growers may have your violet planted in peat moss for economic reasons, but you should re-pot them. Although they tolerate the peat much better than most plants, too much of it will kill them. The ...

Pro Tip: Place your African violet pot with drainage holes in a shallow tray or saucer with a small amount of room-temperature water.

It can also make the overall appearance of the plant off balance and negatively impact its ability to bloom. African violets bloom and grow best with only one crown per pot.

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 also require high humidity and warmth, but not heat. In dry climates and over winter, when heating units are in use, run a humidifier in the room or place plant pots on a pebble ...

Many African violet enthusiasts choose to water from the bottom. Plants can be grown in special ceramic African violet pots where a well is filled with water, and it keeps the root ball just ...

African violets also require high humidity and warmth, but not heat. In dry climates and over winter, when heating units are in use, run a humidifier in the room or place plant pots on a pebble ...

This was the pot that always contained an African violet, the only houseplant she ever grew. It sat in an east facing window on a small end table in her living room.

Increase humidity by setting pots on trays with water and pebbles. For more information on growing these plants, visit the African Violet Society of America's website at ...

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 ...