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 ...

This last decade or so has seen a burgeoning interest in houseplants. While this has led to the introduction of some new and exciting species, classic stalwarts are still in demand as evidenced by the ...

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morristown, New Jersey, was the site of a recent African violet show celebrating the Fiftieth African Violet Anniversary of the Tristate African Violet Council. Similar ...

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 ...

OCALA - The Ocala African Violet club's annual show runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala. Hundreds of sizes and types of African ...

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: ...

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 ...

Our focus lately has been on houseplants — what to expect from poinsettias, bromeliads, holiday cacti, orchids and how to care for them — and knowing when it’s time for the compost pile. We close this ...

Repotting African violets can help them grow and bloom better.