Plants, like clothing, come in and out of fashion, and African violets are having something of a renaissance. Shrugging off their granny-plant reputation, with new hybrids sporting almost every ...

Propagating houseplants is one of the most satisfying things you can do as a plant owner, and it costs almost nothing. A ...

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 ...

What's better than having a beautiful plant? Having one you can easily propagate. Use cuttings from these plants to grow more for your garden or gift friends.

One reliable blossoming plant in our dark wintry homes is the African violet. Violets need light, but if you can place them close to a window that provides good light and is not too cool, your plant ...

Although they were discovered only about a century ago, African violets (Saintpaulia spp.) today are one of the country's favorite houseplants. Not surprising, they're easy to grow. In fact, many ...

Light: African violets can be grown near a window with eastern, southern or western exposure. The light from south- or west-facing windows should be filtered, perhaps through a sheer curtain, says ...