African violets are hardy, beautiful plants that add vibrant color and old-world charm to your houseplant collection. Native to tropical Tanzania and southeastern Kenya, they prefer warmer climates—in ...

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 ...

Bringing beauty to the indoors is a goal of any gardener in the winter months. African violets have a reputation of being fussy plants, but with just a little care and the right conditions, they can ...

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 ...

If ever there was a “Volkspflanzen,” or people’s plant, the African violet is it. Prized for their abundant, year-round flowers, these houseplants are some of the easiest and most popular to grow.

Q I recently won an African violet as a door prize. I have not had much luck growing houseplants and would like to know how to care for it -- how much water, sunlight, etc. A African violets can be ...

These pretty potted plants last longer than you might think. African violets are hardy, beautiful plants that add vibrant color and old-world charm to your houseplant collection. Native to tropical ...