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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some plants are so beautiful that it’s worth the extra effort to spread them around. That’s where propagation comes in. With a little work and the proper cuttings, certain plants’ beauty can be easily ...

African violets require more care, but can last for decades. Avoid drafts, be sure the soil is lightly moist, and keep the ...

Mature African violets bloom nearly non-stop adding vibrant color to your indoor garden. One is never enough as these easy-care houseplants show to best advantage when grouped in displays of three or ...

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 ...

Although they were discovered only about a century ago, African violets (Saintpaulia spp.) today are one of the country's favorite houseplants. Not surprising, they're easy to grow. In fact, many ...