The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morristown, New Jersey, was the site of a recent African violet show celebrating the Fiftieth African Violet Anniversary of the Tristate African Violet Council. Similar ...

Terrarium expert Mary Downer will present a program on “African Violets Under Glass” at the October meeting of the Town and Country African Violet Society. The meeting is 11 a.m. Monday at the ...

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 ...

My grandmother didn't really have a green thumb, but, boy, could she grow African violets. The fuzzy round leaves never rotted, as mine did until I gave up on houseplants. The cheerful flowers in blue ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. African violets have been a popular houseplant for generations. While it is ...

The beauty of Marie Glass' African violets often draws a crowd of would-be customers to her market stand. But most of them don't stick around long enough to actually buy a plant. The conversation ...

This last decade or so has seen a burgeoning interest in houseplants. While this has led to the introduction of some new and exciting species, classic stalwarts are still in demand as evidenced by the ...

Although the earliest cave dwellers might not have had a pot of African violets (Saintpaulia spp.) inside their stone abodes, the compact colorful flowering plant has to be one of our oldest ...

The African violet is often called America’s favorite house plant because it’s relatively inexpensive and many varieties can bloom year-round. Those with violet thumbs recently entered their best in a ...

To Carol Van, growing African violets is as much fun as having a lot of shoes. “But we keep them out where friends and family can enjoy them instead of in the closet,” she said. “Working with plants ...