Plants, like clothing, come in and out of fashion, and African violets are having something of a renaissance. Shrugging off their granny-plant reputation, with new hybrids sporting almost every ...

Propagating houseplants in water is a straightforward, low-waste, and rewarding method to expand your indoor garden. This technique, known as vegetative propagation, involves rooting plant cuttings in ...

An African violet brings old-fashioned comfort to a kitchen counter. Keep this gesneriad consistently moist soil and nutrients. Water it with a wicking system (a string extended from the pot's bottom ...

African violets can be tricky to grow and get to bloom. Try these watering, repotting and fertilizer tips for African violet care.

African violets are one of the country's favorite houseplants because they are easy to grow. They are also easy to propagate using leaf cuttings. Propagation means making more plants. There are many ...

I was in the grocery store a week ago and noticed a nice assortment of blooming African violets and they reminded me of my grandma. When I was kid, my grandma’s east-facing kitchen window was always ...

These pretty potted plants last longer than you might think. African violets are hardy, beautiful plants that add vibrant color and old-world charm to your houseplant collection. Native to tropical ...

● Rooting: Place the cutting in a glass of water or a well-draining rooting medium (a mix of perlite and peat moss works well ...

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 ...

African violets are a popular house plant that can brighten up your home when there is not much else blooming. I know people that have successfully grown beautiful African violets without much effort ...

African violets are hardy, beautiful plants that add vibrant color and old-world charm to your houseplant collection. Native to tropical Tanzania and southeastern Kenya, they prefer warmer climates—in ...