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 ...

After several years, an African violet can grow into a shape similar to that of a palm tree: the lower leaves tend to yellow and drop as the crown of the plant continues to grow upward. When the ...

African violets are one of the most popular blooming houseplants. As their name suggests, they hail from the warm, tropical rainforests of eastern Africa, where they grow naturally along shaded forest ...

African violets are popular houseplants known for their charming, violet-like flowers and thick, fuzzy leaves that form a rosette shape. While they grow slowly, these compact plants can bloom multiple ...

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 ...

Last week I fielded a question from a reader who was looking for tips on how to get African violets to bloom. Being inexperienced with growing these fuzzy-leaved beauties myself, I went digging for ...

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 ...

Ready-to-use potting mixes that have been formulated especially for African violets also are readily available for purchase. These may be soil-based or "soilless," depending upon the brand. The ...

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 ...