African violets do best with 12 hours or more of ambient light but cannot tolerate direct light since it burns their leaves. An eastern, morning exposure is the best, similar to that suitable for ...

These pretty plant powerhouses have the ability to bloom for decades with the right care. Here's everything you need to know.

Violets come in many colors, different leaf shapes and foliage colors, and range in size from miniature to large. However, when they have a bright spot, are well-fed and carefully watered they ...

This week’s list is inspired by ‘Bloom: The Secrets of Growing Flowering Houseplants Year-Round” (Quarto Publishing Group, 2022) by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf.

Re, who has been growing African violets for more than 55 years, joined an African Violet Society club in Orange County after he attended his first African violet show in 1981.

No, African violets are not just for your grandma. With the trend in houseplants going strong, I believe African violets are a step away from being the new “it” plant. Easy to grow, nonstop ...

African violets enjoy being slightly root-bound, so select a pot that's no more than one-third the diameter of the plant. This helps the plant direct its energy into flowering instead of root growth.

African violets bloom best if they're fairly rootbound. At the same time, they won't bloom if the top growth gets crowded, so make a habit of removing any suckers that come up in the pot.

Don’t water your African violets if the soil is still moist from the previous watering. Touch the soil firmly with a finger. Don’t water until your finger comes up dry.

How Often Do African Violets Need to Be Repotted? Repotting should occur every six to 12 months, but don’t go overboard with pot size. These plants prefer to be slightly snug in their containers.