Repotting African violets freshens their soil, prevents leggy stems, and encourages flowering. Plus, it's an opportunity to try out new pots and remove dead leaves so that your plants look their very ...
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 ...
Q: I picked an African violet leaf and put it in water to start a new plant. It's been in water for three weeks and still no roots. Should I start with another leaf? - Ray Brown, Enderlin, N.D. A: ...
Are your African Violets growing tall and leggy? 🌸 Learn whether to decapitate or repot to fix those long necks and encourage healthy, compact growth. This beginner-friendly guide covers step-by-step ...
I have two African violets that I have had for many, many years. They are potted in lava pots and doing OK but are outgrowing the pots. Do you have some advice on what I should do? I've had them so ...
Q: I have had a little African violet for one year. A couple of blossoms opened around its birthday. Since then the leaves are curling under and very limp. Is there a cure? I water weekly by putting ...
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 ...
African violets are popular houseplants, but if you want them to flourish during the winter months, you'll need to tweak your care routine a bit. Here's how.
I am interested in growing African violets to add some color in my home and would like some tips on how to grow them. — Angelina Talbert, Morton Grove You can easily add color and interest to your ...