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

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 ...

Soil Soil for African violets must drain very well. The fine roots will rot quickly in standing water or soggy soil. High-quality soilless potting mix is a good choice. Fertilizer ...

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.

Just a leaf is enough The easiest way to use an African violet leaf to make new plants is to pull off a leaf and stick its stalk into some potting soil. In a few weeks, new plants will poke up ...

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.

11 Tips for Repotting African Violets Repotting African violets freshens their soil, prevents leggy stems, and encourages flowering.

The easiest way to make new African violet plants is to pull off a leaf from an established plant and stick the stalk into some potting soil. Photo by Associated Press ...

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… ...

To prevent root rot from happening in the first place, make sure to use a potting soil mix made for African violets. Regular indoor potting soil holds too much water.

Soil medium Your soil should be a light, soilless mix. Regular potting soil used for other houseplants won't work for African violets. If the soil is too heavy, you won't see many flowers.