Dear Sue: I have a couple older African violets that have developed a large stem because of leaf or flower loss, and are starting to look unsightly. The plants are healthy and I’ve started many new ...

As African violets grow, their stems -- or necks -- can elongate. They should be repotted when they get too long, burying the neck. But with the pot in one hand and the plant in the other, it will be ...

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 ...

The African Violet Club of Ocala is hosting its annual show and sale from noon to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Reception Hall B, 2232 NE ...

If you've ever killed an African violet, Kent and Joyce Stork can sympathize. They killed their first one, too. But the couple didn't let one failure stop them. They've gone on to become widely ...

IF EVERY AFRICAN Violet you ever had gradually faded away into limp nothingness and you’ve given up on the sweet plants that can brighten the tiniest corner, listen to Pat Knight’s story and you might ...

It's hard to stop with just one African violet. Plant lovers usually have two, three or more small pots grouped together for maximum impact. There are so many different kinds of African violets, a ...