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

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You can grow African violets. When translated into Russian, that sentence looks like this: "Вы сумеете вырастить фиалки!” Now people who speak Russian may read a translation of a book about African ...

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Ready to switch your African Violets to LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate)? This beginner’s guide will walk you through the simple steps for a smooth transition, ensuring healthy roots and ...

OSHKOSH – Wisconsin Council of African Violet Clubs will host its annual show and sale Sept. 20-21. The event will take place at St. Jude the Apostle Church Hall, 531 Knapp St., Oshkosh, according to ...

Health-care systems in Africa have conventionally relied heavily on donations and support from other countries. A reduction in such funding — of around 70% between 2021 and 2025 — poses a substantial ...

Researchers identify two distinct gene transcripts of a single gene that could regulate color patterns in Saintpaulia flowers The researchers hypothesized that the white-striped petal pattern was due ...

FALMOUTH, Maine — African violets are a favorite houseplant with their sweet little blossoms. According to the National Garden Bureau, the African violet was discovered in 1892 by Walter von ...