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How to propagate African violets – to grow more of these vibrant flowers indoors
We asked experts for tips to successfully propagate African violets for an abundance of beautiful indoor blooms. When it ...
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Why You Should Ditch Orchids This Spring and Grow This Underrated Plant Instead
While these plants may not look alike at first glance, African violets and orchids are both prized for their tropical vibe ...
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Gardening column: Common issues with African violets and how to correct them
Limp, wilted plants. This can be caused by overwatering, poor drainage or root rot. Violets prefer evenly moist but not soggy ...
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From the Ground Up: Getting the dirt on African violets
The same sites that described African violet as being easy to grow also mentioned that these plants do best with humidity of 80 percent to mimic their native environment: rain forests at altitudes ...
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African violets
African violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) are low maintenance, easy to grow houseplants. They reliably bloom several times a year when cared for properly. Native to Eastern Africa, these popular ...
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From the Ground Up: Getting the dirt on African violets
African violets are apparently also picky when it comes to soil and growers are advised to buy potting soil specially formulated for African violets. Not only that, but you should also treat ...
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Gardening column: Common issues with African violets and how to correct them
Without regular fertilizer, plants will not have the necessary nutrients to grow and flower; and too much fertilizer can lead to foliage issues. Use fertilizers formulated for African violets ...