African violets require more care, but can last for decades. Avoid drafts, be sure the soil is lightly moist, and keep the ...

I’m hoping you can help me find the problem with the little “bug-like” things that are on my African violets. I’m hoping you will tell me a treatment to get rid of this, what might be a fungus. Is ...

Q: I am hoping you can give me a diagnosis on my ailing African violets. All of them were doing fine and then suddenly last winter 90 percent of them developed something at the crown. None of the ...

African violets can be propagated any time of year, but the best time is during spring. You can grow your propagated African violet cuttings in water or soil depending on your preference. With either ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Flowers are even better when shared with friends and family, and almost none are easier to share than the African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha ...

Q: I picked an African violet leaf and put it in water to start a new plant. It's been in water for three weeks and still no roots. Should I start with another leaf? - Ray Brown, Enderlin, N.D. A: ...

I have Beautiful African Violets that bloom all year. The pots now seem overcrowed and the leaves are losing some color. I do not know what to do with them as far as repotting and starting new plants.

Question: I received an African violet for my birthday a few weeks ago. I have it sitting in my kitchen window, but I’m not sure how to take care of it. Can you provide some advice, please? Answer: ...