Saintpaulia Ionantha is commonly referred to as African violet. The name Saintpaulia comes from the family name of the baron who first discovered the plant. The plant that was originally discovered was not easy to grow as a houseplant, but as new cultivars were created, the African violets became a beloved easy-to-grow houseplant. The plant …
African violets are beloved houseplants because they are easy to care for and capable of producing beautiful blooms nearly year-round. The only thing that would make them more attractive to houseplant owners is if the plants could be even more prolific. Turns out that more prolific African violets do exist. Trailing African violets are similar …
African violets are a popular, beloved houseplant for good reason. In addition to being prolific bloomers, they are also relatively easy to care for. Even people who can’t keep anything else alive can usually manage to keep African violets going. Of course, for an African violet to thrive, it does have a few specific requirements. …
African violets are one of the most common houseplants. People everywhere love their fuzzy leaves and vibrant blooms. African violets can bloom up to 10 months of the year if conditions are right, so they’re a lovely sight when other plants have stopped blooming. If you want to start keeping houseplants, African violets are a …
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What Causes African Violet Leaves to Turn Yellow? Yellow leaves on an African violet may be annoying, but there are some times when this yellowing is natural rather than a signal that something is wrong. The lower leaves on African violets turn yellow as they get older. African violet leaves don’t live forever. After about …
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African violets are beloved houseplants because they thrive in the conditions provided by most households and they bloom prolifically. Since African violets are considered a great houseplant for almost everyone, it can be annoying when your African violets won’t bloom. After all, if African violets are supposed to be so easy, then why won’t yours …
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African Violet Potting Soil pH Guide There’s a reason African violets are such a popular houseplant. These flowering beauties are relatively hardy and easy to care for. As long as you set your African violets up for success, you’ll be able to enjoy them with relatively little effort. Using the correct potting soil for African …
Although African violet blooms might seem like the star of the show, African violet leaves have an undeniable appeal. These vibrant, fuzzy leaves are unlike those of any other houseplant, and they seem to call out for attention. Besides being attractive, African violet leaves can give you clues about your African violet’s health. African violets …
African violets are an incredibly popular houseplant for a reason. They come in a wide range of beautiful colors and are easy houseplants to care for, making them perfect for new plant lovers as well as more experienced ones. African violets bloom up to 10 months of the year, which leaves other favored houseplants looking …
When properly cared for, African violets can produce cheerful, vibrant blooms nearly year-round. That’s one reason they’re such a popular fixture in indoor gardens worldwide. But to encourage your plant to produce this show-stopping display, you’ll need to make sure it’s happy and healthy. Mastering African violet care is a little more complicated than it …
