Research work and experimentation are developing a rapidly increasing amount of new knowledge and methods that may revolutionize the art of growing plants. There has been considerable publicity regarding liquid
“How can I make my African violet bloom? It has beautiful foliage but no flowers.” One answer to this prevalent plea is to grow the saintpaulia in a plastic globe
It is now a well-established fact that cool storage of Easter lily bulbs before planting greatly reduces the time required to bring them into bloom. Here at the Plant Industry
Saintpaulia, or African violet, is one of our widely grown house plants. Its popularity is based upon the beauty and wide variation of both flowers and foliage. The great adaptability
Our artificial sun rose about four years ago soon after my wife came home with a rather tired little African violet with one blossom and three buds. It was labeled
It is easy to understand why the African violet enjoys the reputation as the most popular house plant in the country. The answer is obvious—it simply possesses so many desirable
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
Most of our house plants come from tropical regions in various parts of the world. They cannot be grown outdoors year-round where low winter temperatures would put them into permanent