African violets are one of the world's most popular houseplants for good reason: these compact plants bloom sevefal times a year and come in a huge variety of colors and leaf shapes. African violets ...

African violets make for beautiful houseplants, and they're easier to propagate than you may think. Here's how to grow a new ...

There are commercially prepared soil mixtures available for African violets but a good potting soil will also work well. Pot Grow your violet in a pot that is smaller than the spread of the leaves.

African violets are apparently also picky when it comes to soil and growers are advised to buy potting soil specially formulated for African violets. Not only that, but you should also treat Africa… ...

— Soil. You can buy special potting mixes for African violets, but I prefer to make my own by combining two parts sphagnum peat moss, one part commercial sterilized potting soil and one part ...

African violets require more care, but can last for decades. Avoid drafts, be sure the soil is lightly moist, and keep the plant in indirect sunlight.

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Use sterile potting soil to avoid plant problems; ordinary garden soil will not work. Look for special African violet soil mixes — with the label marked “sterilized” — at garden centers.

Regular indoor potting soil holds too much water. Don’t water your African violets if the soil is still moist from the previous watering. Touch the soil firmly with a finger.

Once roots starting growing thriftily in this, the transition to regular African violet potting soil will go without a hitch. Q-Seed pods have formed on my Red Emperor tulips.

The public can view violets at the Cedar Valley African Violet Club Display and Sale at Crossroads Center. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.