No matter what the temperature outdoors, longer and brighter days are coaxing houseplants awake indoors. Many are ripe for being multiplied now, just as they are beginning to stir. African violet is ...

Interest in African violets has been on the uptick for the past couple of years. Whether it’s the renewed appeal of house plants in general, or because violet breeders are introducing new colors and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." African violets are the perfect houseguest. They’re well-behaved, bloom several times a year, and come ...

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 ...

The African violet is often called America’s favorite house plant because it’s relatively inexpensive and many varieties can bloom year-round. Those with violet thumbs recently entered their best in a ...

African violets, those cheerful, shade-loving houseplants native to Tanzania and introduced to the United States in the late 1800s, are finally having their day in the sun: the National Garden Bureau ...

Q: Why won’t my African violets bloom? They’re in the same conditions where they used to blossom beautifully, but I haven’t seen a flower for the last two years. A: African violets are capable of ...

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: ...

If you love the African violets sold at the grocery store or nursery, you should see what Marge Jasinski has growing in her Cheektowaga home. Great big violets the size of dinner plates loaded with so ...

Although the earliest cave dwellers might not have had a pot of African violets (Saintpaulia spp.) inside their stone abodes, the compact colorful flowering plant has to be one of our oldest ...

AUBURN — African violets of all shapes and sizes were displayed at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn Friday. The 66th New York State African Violet Society Convention and Show had previously been held ...

African violets are the perfect houseguest—they’re well-behaved, bloom several times a year, and come dressed-to-impress in ...