As African violets grow, their stems -- or necks -- can elongate. They should be repotted when they get too long, burying the neck. But with the pot in one hand and the plant in the other, it will be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Repotting African violets freshens their soil, prevents leggy stems, and encourages flowering. Plus, it's an opportunity to try ...

African violets, botanically known as Saintpaulia, are not true violets. They belong to the Gesneriad plant family and are a favorite houseplant in millions of homes, primarily due to their habit of ...

The African Violet Club of Ocala is hosting its annual show and sale from noon to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Reception Hall B, 2232 NE ...

African violets are some of the most elegant indoor blooms you can grow, and it's exciting to watch them wake up in early spring. There are a few things your African violets need in March for ...

If you've ever killed an African violet, Kent and Joyce Stork can sympathize. They killed their first one, too. But the couple didn't let one failure stop them. They've gone on to become widely ...

It's hard to stop with just one African violet. Plant lovers usually have two, three or more small pots grouped together for maximum impact. There are so many different kinds of African violets, a ...

African violets (Saintpaulia) are fairly common houseplants because they are easy to care for, bloom frequently and come in a large variety of colors, leaf patterns and flower styles. My own violets ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. African violets are the perfect houseguest. They’re well-behaved, bloom several times a year, and come dressed-to-impress in an ...

For some, winter can be a depressing time of year. With cold, dreary weather, shorter days, and less opportunity to spend time outside, it's easy to become gloomy. That's one of the reasons many ...

There's something about African violets that can intimidate even the most experienced gardener. But the editors of House & Garden magazine say, "Have no fear!" House & Garden magazine's editor Stephen ...