African violets are popular houseplants, but if you want them to flourish during the winter months, you'll need to tweak your ...

An African violet plant can provide a pretty, perky dose of color in the dark of winter. Much as I enjoy them, though, my own history with violets has been mixed. My first African violets, nearly ...

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 ...

Taking control of plant growth is the secret to good violets. Once the plants have adequate light, growers should make sure they have a uniform watering system. “Most people don’t know how often or ...

Q: In an article you wrote, you stated that African violets should be watered from the bottom. I was always told that they don't like "wet feet," so I water mine from the top. They bloom sporadically, ...

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 ...

The first time I saw an African violet, I was hooked -- but skeptical. The stunning purple blooms were sure to light up the house, but would the plant re-flower? To my delight, it blooms constantly, ...

My granny always had a flair for raising African violets, a talent she didn’t pass on to me. I have to work for my successes. What impressed me most, though, was how she periodically lost hers. Mine ...