Now is the time to take cuttings of African violets (Saintpaulia). I do it as part of my general grooming procedure, except instead of only removing the old, damaged leaves, I pick a few mature and ...

Gardeners enjoy trading African violets. But often they don’t exchange plants, just the leaves that root and then grow new shoots to increase a collection. One simple technique used to start a few ...

Q: I picked an African violet leaf and put it in water to start a new plant. It's been in water for three weeks and still no roots. Should I start with another leaf? - Ray Brown, Enderlin, N.D. A: ...

African violets require more care, but can last for decades. Avoid drafts, be sure the soil is lightly moist, and keep the ...

Some plants are so beautiful that it’s worth the extra effort to spread them around. That’s where propagation comes in. With a little work and the proper cuttings, certain plants’ beauty can be easily ...

Mature African violets bloom nearly non-stop adding vibrant color to your indoor garden. One is never enough as these easy-care houseplants show to best advantage when grouped in displays of three or ...

African violets are one of the country's favorite houseplants because they are easy to grow. They are also easy to propagate using leaf cuttings. Propagation means making more plants. There are 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 ...

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. Caring ...

African violets are one of America’s most popular houseplants. Under the proper growing conditions, they will bloom almost continuously indoors. Here are questions about growing African violets with ...

Q: I picked an African violet leaf and put it in water to start a new plant. It's been in water for three weeks and still no roots. Should I start with another leaf? - Ray Brown, Enderlin, N.D. A: ...