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 ...

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 ...

For some, winter can be a depressing time of year. With cold, dreary weather, shorter days, and less opportunity to spend time outside, it's easy to become gloomy. That's one of the reasons many ...

Discover what your African violets need in March. Do these 5 jobs now to ensure long-lasting blooms from spring to summer.

African violets are known for their fuzzy green leaves and bright blooms. These popular household plants thrive in indirect light with moist soil. When cared for properly, African violets can last for ...

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 has named ...

Seeing an African violet always brings back memories of my childhood. My grandmother grew African violets in her dining room window. As a child, the leaves were always so alluring to touch, and I ...

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 ...

I received an African violet as a gift and am terrified I'll kill it (it already looks kind of wilted). Do you carry self-watering African violet pots? I read up about watering them from the bottom, ...

PROPER WATERING: Proper watering means supplying the water a plant needs for its size, the light it receives and its environment. YOU CANNOT WATER A VIOLET ON SCHEDULE! Over watering causes root rot.

If you have recently acquired a new African violet – or would like to – the Monday meeting of the Town and Country African Violet Society is your chance to learn how to take care of it. African violet ...