African violets have a reputation for being delicate, but they’re actually quite hardy when grown in the proper conditions. However, if something is off in your plant’s environment, it will quickly start to send visual cues. Changing leaf colors are one of the first (and most common) indicators your plant needs a little TLC. This …
Why African Violet Leaves Turn Brown: 5 Common Culprits Read More »
African violets are one of the most popular houseplants in the world, due largely in part to their eye-catching foliage. This makes it extra stressful when their usually vibrant, dark-green leaves begin to droop and dull. Sudden leaf changes are an SOS signal from your plant, but it’s up to you to determine the underlying …
African Violet With Droopy Leaves: 3 Common Causes (and Cures!) Read More »
Nothing is more frustrating than bringing home a showy African violet that drops its beautiful blooms. What was the nursery doing that you got wrong? Or maybe your plant bloomed reliably for ages and then suddenly shed its pretty petals. How do you figure out the issue when you haven’t changed your routine? If you’ve …
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Want to become a plant psychic? It’s simple. Learn the language of their leaves. Changes to your plant’s foliage are often the first indication that something’s not right. The delicate African violet is no exception. One common symptom—leaves beginning to curl—is particularly perplexing. That’s because slight variances in the ailment can signify very different issues …
African Violet Leaves Curling: What Your Plant Is Telling You Read More »
Learn the six most common signs your African violet is dying and what you can do to nurse your plant back to health. Having an African violet is a joy. Its blooms are always vibrant and its foliage is always lush. You choose the perfect decorative pot for your African violet, and it quickly becomes …
6 Signs Your African Violet Is Dying and How to Revive It Read More »
One of the most popular houseplants in the world, the dainty African violet is preceded by a reputation for being a little tricky to tend to. While mastering African violet care is really a matter of nailing down a few key tricks, understanding their sensitive leaves is a critical component. Let’s take a closer look …
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Caring for an African violet—or any living creature, for that matter—is a big responsibility. You are the keeper of health, the bringer of blooms, a benevolent bestower of beauty. And nothing throws that sense of duty into panic mode like a struggling houseplant. If you’ve arrived here asking, “How do I revive my African violet?!” you’re …
Nip it in the Bud! Common African Violet Problems & What Comes Next Read More »
