Houseplants

African violets are one of America’s favorite houseplants. So what are the secrets of their continued popularity?  They can be grown in a small apartment; they flourish in well-lighted window

There is much excitement among African violet fans in Atlanta.  No, it is not the discovery of a yellow-flowered variety or a brand-new type. Rather, it’s news of a comparatively

You don’t have to be a specialist to grow many African violet blooms without coddling.  You can still enjoy their cheerful bloom if you like African violets but shrink from

A few evenings ago, I was at dinner sitting alongside a young lady who happens to be my daughter, who said to me apropos nothing in particular:  “I can’t see

So you want to grow African violets well?  The odds are in your favor! No houseplants are easier to handle in the conditions of our modern homes with their thermostatically

There’s no better time than the present to spruce up your African violets for spring.  Now that longer, warmer days are stimulating growth for African violets, it’s easy to help

Compared to many house plant favorites, the African violet is still a newcomer.  Although discovered by Baron Walter von Saint Paul in 1890, it was not until 45 years later

Your African violets can always be a conversation piece if you follow a few simple cultural tips.  Their popularity continues to grow by leaps and bounds, and almost everyone has

African Violets have won people’s hearts in a way that probably no other house plant ever has.  The foliage is compact and lovely, and the plant does not grow out