Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Repotting African violets freshens their soil, prevents leggy stems, and encourages flowering. Plus, it's an opportunity to try ...

African violets have remained a favorite houseplant for generations, and it’s easy to see why. With their soft, velvety leaves and vibrant blooms, they add an instant pop of color to windowsills, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An African violet with purple flowers. With their diminutive size, colorful blooms, and attractive foliage, African violets are ...

Some people find growing African violets to be a piece of cake. Their violets thrive with little special care, blooming repeatedly and creating fresh new fuzzy leaves on a regular basis. Others ...

African violets are some of the most rewarding houseplants you can grow, blooming year-round, even in the depths of winter. But if you're not getting many flowers from your plant, you likely need to ...

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, those cheerful, shade-loving houseplants native to Tanzania and introduced to the United States in the late 1800s, are finally having their day in the sun: the National Garden Bureau ...

African violets are beautiful, endlessly varied, and just finicky enough to make growing them a rewarding challenge. On this Talk of Iowa, we are joined by Iowa State University horticulturists Cindy ...

Q: I have had a little African violet for one year. A couple of blossoms opened around its birthday. Since then the leaves are curling under and very limp. Is there a cure? I water weekly by putting ...

African violets, those cheerful, shade-loving houseplants native to Tanzania and introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s, are finally having their day in the sun: the National Garden Bureau (NGB) has ...

Native habitat secrets: Originating from East Africa’s cloud forests, African violets thrive in warm, humid conditions with bright, indirect light—never harsh sun. Light for blooms: They need 8-12 ...

Dear Heloise: I kept an African violet on my desk at work that never bloomed, no matter how much I cared for it. An older gentleman at the company who grew African violets at home under grow lights ...