Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. close up of an African violet plant with many blooms - Gladassfanny/Getty Images With soft green leaves and delicate purple blooms ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Repotting African violets freshens their soil, prevents leggy stems, and encourages flowering. Plus, it's an opportunity to try ...

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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 ...

The Tri-Counties African Violet Society is a group that gathers monthly to discuss all things African violets. The group’s treasurer, Diane Miller, serves as a mentor to new people and instills a love ...

African violets are long-lived plants that can grace houseplant collections for up to 50 years. However, repotting African violets (Saintpauliaionantha) occasionally goes a long way toward keeping ...

The beauty of Marie Glass' African violets often draws a crowd of would-be customers to her market stand. But most of them don't stick around long enough to actually buy a plant. The conversation ...

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 ...

African violets are enjoyed for their delicate, colorful flowers and furry, soft leaves but many people want to touch the leaves and flowers. Oklahoma researchers wanted to know how does all this ...

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, 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 (NGB) has ...