Repotting African violets freshens their soil, prevents leggy stems, and encourages flowering. Plus, it's an opportunity to try out new pots and remove dead leaves so that your plants look their very ...

When African violets have a bright spot, are well-fed and carefully watered they will outgrow their pots and need to be repotted. When African violets have a bright spot, are well-fed and carefully ...

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 ...

My mother, Carmita Beust, and my sister-in-law, Bess Allen, grow beautiful African violets. Over the years they have given me innumerable leaves, poked down into pots filled with soil. "Anyone can ...

African violets are a must-have for any indoor garden because they flower year-round under the right growing conditions. These pretty houseplants are available in more than 16,000 named varieties!

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." African violets are the perfect houseguest. They’re well-behaved, bloom several times a year, and come ...

IF EVERY AFRICAN Violet you ever had gradually faded away into limp nothingness and you’ve given up on the sweet plants that can brighten the tiniest corner, listen to Pat Knight’s story and you might ...

I have beautiful African violets that bloom all year. The pots now seem overcrowded, and the leaves are losing color. I do not know what to do as far as repotting and starting new plants. I am afraid ...