Repotting African violets freshens their soil, prevents leggy stems, and encourages flowering. Plus, it's an opportunity to try out new pots and remove dead leaves so that your plants look their very ...

African violets (Saintpaulia) are fairly common houseplants because they are easy to care for, bloom frequently and come in a large variety of colors, leaf patterns and flower styles. My own violets ...

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

When African violets have a bright spot, are well-fed and carefully watered they will outgrow their pots and need to be repotted. When African violets have a bright spot, are well-fed and carefully ...

While it’s true that I have quite a few houseplants, it’s fair to say that my strengths lie in growing plants outdoors. Give me a vegetable plant or a perennial and I’m good to go. Give me a ...

My mother, Carmita Beust, and my sister-in-law, Bess Allen, grow beautiful African violets. Over the years they have given me innumerable leaves, poked down into pots filled with soil. "Anyone can ...

African violets are one of the most popular houseplants because of their diverse colors and easy culture. However, like other flowering houseplants, they are not problem-free. Not flowering. This is a ...

African violets, botanically known as Saintpaulia, are not true violets. They belong to the Gesneriad plant family and are a favorite houseplant in millions of homes, primarily due to their habit of ...

This last decade or so has seen a burgeoning interest in houseplants. While this has led to the introduction of some new and exciting species, classic stalwarts are still in demand as evidenced by the ...