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 ...

African violets are one of the most misunderstood plans around because their care is atypical. ... As they grow they need to be repotted into bigger containers, but never too big.

Size of African violet varieties can be large, 6 inch; standard, 4 inch; semi-mini, 3 inch; and miniature, 2 inch. African violets are easy to grow given an optimum environment. • Light.

When African violets have a bright spot, are well-fed and carefully watered they will outgrow their pots and need to be repotted. $2 for 6 months SUBSCRIBE NOW Read Today's Paper Thursday, April 17 ...

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African violets are one of the most popular houseplants because of their diverse colors and easy culture. However, like other flowering houseplants, they are not problem-free. Not flowering. This ...

You should be fertilizing with a 20-20-20 products labeled for African violets. Use a tablespoon diluted in a gallon of water about every 2-3 months. During the winter, however, use just 1/2 ...

Fertilize them with 20-20-20 products labeled for African violets. ... Potting African violets too deep can lead to rot. We are in desperate need of advice.

African violets, those cheerful, shade-loving houseplants introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s, are finally having their day in the sun.