Sure, they have some preferences (don't we all?), but once you crack their code, it’s smooth sailing from there. Here’s everything you need to know about caring for an African violet plant.

Some gardeners shy away from the African violet because of its reputation for difficulty. And admittedly, if you are a […] ...

You might remember African violets lining the windowsill of your grandmother’s kitchen window, but these perky plants remain as popular today as they were back in the 1950s and ’60s.

No, African violets are not just for your grandma. With the trend in houseplants going strong, I believe African violets are a step away from being the new “it” plant. Easy to grow, nonstop ...

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for two African violet clay pots. They are two fitted plant pots where one fits inside the other. If anyone has any and has no use for them, I am able to pay for them ...

Another way to use an African violet leaf for propagation is to cut off its far half, then stick its cut end down into potting soil. This time, in a few weeks, new plants will appear all along the ...

Stress may cause an African violet to stop blooming. Keep your plant as healthy as possible so it will have the energy it needs to produce its stunning flowers. 1. Check the lighting.

Use a 15-30-15 fertilizer or violet fertilizer, about 1/4 teaspoon to one gallon water, for watering plants. Don't use a fertilizer high in urea nitrogen, which can harm African violets.

OSHKOSH - The Wisconsin Council of African Violet Club will be holding its 55th annual African violet show and sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 3 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4 at St. Jude the Apostle ...

Flowering plants, including African violets, need good light, but not direct sunlight. A window sill facing east or north is ideal.

Q.: During the winter months, a white powdery mold appears on the flowers of my African violets, especially the colored ones. It does not seem to affect the white one or any of the leaves. It ...