Although the earliest cave dwellers might not have had a pot of African violets (Saintpaulia spp.) inside their stone abodes, the compact colorful flowering plant has to be one of our oldest ...

Imagine a house plant that blooms all the time and can do so for years – up to half a century or more by some accounts. In fact, if two months go by without any flowers, it means you need to make some ...

I am interested in growing African violets to add some color in my home and would like some tips on how to grow them. — Angelina Talbert, Morton Grove You can easily add color and interest to your ...

To Carol Van, growing African violets is as much fun as having a lot of shoes. “But we keep them out where friends and family can enjoy them instead of in the closet,” she said. “Working with plants ...

Some specific plants also absorb particles of indoor pollution such as bezene. All houseplants add more than just color, ...

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 ...

Isn’t it about time you grew African violets? Imagine a house plant that blooms all the time and can do so for years – up to half a century or more by some accounts. In fact, if two months go by ...