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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

To Carol Van, growing African violets is as much fun as having a lot of shoes. “But we keep them out where friends and family can enjoy them instead of in the closet,” she said. “Working with plants ...

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: ...

African violets are the bright faces among the winter greenery. It’s one house plant that can be counted on for almost continuous color. Surprisingly, the fuzzy leaf favorites that blossom in a wide ...

Celebrated for their ease of growth and prolonged blooming, African violets are an ideal addition to almost any indoor space. These plants are especially popular throughout the winter months, offering ...

Did you get an African violet from your Valentine sweetheart this year? Or maybe you already have a favorite African violet that you’ve grown for years, which wouldn’t be surprising since it is one of ...

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 ...

African violets have a fascinating background in African history. They come from Tanzania, a country whose name was derived by combining Tanganyika and Zanzibar. (I love saying those names.) Tanzania ...

Violet Saintpaulias flowers, commonly known as African violets. It has been 25 years since a group of my students presented me with a plant that I recognized as an African violet. The plant had dark ...

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 ...