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

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.

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 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… ...

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African violet is not only one of the easiest plants to grow, it also is one of the easiest to multiply, and in so many ways. Consider multiplying any African violet that has called the same pot ...

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 ...

No matter what the temperature outdoors, longer and brighter days are coaxing houseplants awake indoors. Many are ripe for being multiplied now, just as they are beginning to stir. African violet ...

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.

Q-I love to root individual African violet leaves in a glass of water and see how the roots form and increase. However, I almost never succeed in getting these to grow on after planting in potting ...