As African violets grow, their stems -- or necks -- can elongate. They should be repotted when they get too long, burying the neck. But with the pot in one hand and the plant in the other, it will be ...

African violets, botanically known as Saintpaulia, are not true violets. They belong to the Gesneriad plant family and are a favorite houseplant in millions of homes, primarily due to their habit of ...

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

Repotting African violets freshens their soil, prevents leggy stems, and encourages flowering. Plus, it's an opportunity to try out new pots and remove dead leaves so that your plants look their very ...

"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 ...

Dear Sue: I have a couple older African violets that have developed a large stem because of leaf or flower loss, and are starting to look unsightly. The plants are healthy and I’ve started many new ...

If you've ever killed an African violet, Kent and Joyce Stork can sympathize. They killed their first one, too. But the couple didn't let one failure stop them. They've gone on to become widely ...

The African Violet Club of Ocala is hosting its annual show and sale from noon to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Reception Hall B, 2232 NE ...

African violets are easy to grow, nonstop blooms, compact size and new varieties with crazy colors means now is the time to start your collection. Bigstock No, African violets are not just for your ...

African violets are the perfect houseguest. They’re well-behaved, bloom several times a year, and come dressed-to-impress in an array of stunning foliage. Their signature rosette of thick, fuzzy ...