African violets originated in East Africa and are colorful and attractive houseplants that come in a variety of colors. Known to be a bit finicky, they are generally easy to grow. One of the main ...

Q: Last year I purchased an African violet with maroon-colored blossoms. It has bloomed almost continually, but now the blossoms are mainly white with faint touches of pink. Could you explain the ...

African violets are popular houseplants, but if you want them to flourish during the winter months, you'll need to tweak your ...

Despite February trying to fool us, it's not quite time for spring flowers. But, there is one plant that doesn't let us down. African violets can bloom all year long indoors! Our favorite gardening ...

African violets have a fascinating background in African history. They come from Tanzania, a country whose name is derived by combining “Tanganyika” and “Zanzibar.” Tanzania is surrounded by countries ...

African violets are a must-have for any indoor garden because they flower year-round under the right growing conditions. These pretty houseplants are available in more than 16,000 named varieties!

African Violets are a longtime favorite, with its small bouquets of blooms. Violets are a nice gift to give or receive. When I read that a violet is the flower of the month for February I realized ...

If you love the African violets sold at the grocery store or nursery, you should see what Marge Jasinski has growing in her Cheektowaga home. Great big violets the size of dinner plates loaded with so ...

Oh, the African violet! Who can resist a smile upon seeing those brightly colored flowers and velvety leaves? My memory is filled with visions of the purple, pink, and white flowers on my Aunt Rosie's ...

Question: I received an African violet for my birthday a few weeks ago. I have it sitting in my kitchen window, but I’m not sure how to take care of it. Can you provide some advice, please? Answer: ...