Now is the time to take cuttings of African violets (Saintpaulia). I do it as part of my general grooming procedure, except instead of only removing the old, damaged leaves, I pick a few mature and ...

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 ...

With their diminutive size, colorful blooms, and attractive foliage, African violets are popular houseplants. Originating in East Africa, they now come in a variety of leaf and flower colors. Caring ...

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 ...

Q: I am hoping you can give me a diagnosis on my ailing African violets. All of them were doing fine and then suddenly last winter 90 percent of them developed something at the crown. None of the ...

Judged on its merits, the African violet is a pretty sweet houseplant. With a modest amount of care, it will bloom continuously in a house or apartment. The foliage is tidy and attractive. Good ...

Many years ago my daughter gave me an African violet. We were at a Friends of Manito sale and she, then about 5 or 6, bummed a dollar from my friend – fresh out of allowance, again. It had deep purple ...

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 ...