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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An African violet with purple flowers. Celebrated for their ease of growth and prolonged blooming, African violets are an ideal ...

African violets are long-lived plants that can grace houseplant collections for up to 50 years. However, repotting African violets (Saintpauliaionantha) occasionally goes a long way toward keeping ...

Q: My house is dry in winter so I’ve been really careful about giving my African violet plant extra water, but it is very droopy. Could something else be causing this problem? A: Typically when ...

Some people find growing African violets to be a piece of cake. Their violets thrive with little special care, blooming repeatedly and creating fresh new fuzzy leaves on a regular basis. Others ...

African violets are some of the most rewarding houseplants you can grow, blooming year-round, even in the depths of winter. But if you're not getting many flowers from your plant, you likely need to ...

DEAR HELOISE: African violets often look droopy and tired without the right light or amount of water. If your plant struggles in a desk or shadowy corner, move it to an east-facing window. These ...