With their diminutive size, colorful blooms, and attractive foliage, African violets are popular houseplants. Originating in East Africa, they now come in a variety of leaf and flower colors ...

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 ...

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

Repotting African violets regularly helps them grow and bloom better. Bob Stefko African violets are long-lived plants that can grace houseplant collections for up to 50 years. However, repotting ...

A good African violet potting mix should be light and airy, well-draining, and high in organic matter. It should also be low in fertilizer to prevent burning the delicate roots.” ...

African violets have a reputation for being fussy. Truth is, they do need a TLC, ... Remove one-third of the old soil and replace with fresh African violet potting mix.

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 ...

You can buy special potting mixes for African violets, ... Flush built-up salts every two months by pouring several cups of clear water through the soil mix. African violets need high humidity.

Q: My African violet is flowering to beat the band, but the leaves look wilted. What's wrong? Not enough light? Not enough fertilizer? Time for new potting mixture? A: The plant would not be ...

Although they were discovered only about a century ago, African violets (Saintpaulia spp.) today are one of the country’s favorite houseplants. Not surprising, they’re easy to grow. In … ...

By Melinda Myers As gardeners, it seems we are all looking for an ideal potting mix for our houseplants and containers. As with any gardening endeavor, a lot depends on what is available, ...