Where Did The African Violet Come From? The Discovery
The African violet is, of course, not violet at all, even though it does come from Africa and its more usual deep purple blooms are of violet form and color.
The African violet is, of course, not violet at all, even though it does come from Africa and its more usual deep purple blooms are of violet form and color.
The Achimenes (mother’s tears plant) is a member of the Gesneriad family and is closely related to gloxinias and African violets. Common names are monkey-faced pansy, hot water plant (its
Achimenes longiflora is a perennial herbaceous plant. The genus comprises about 30 species, of which most are native to South America and some to Mexico. Some species are widely grown
Though long overshadowed by the most popular member of the Gesneriaceae family, the African-violet, other lesser-known members are now coming into their own. Two gesneriads, the colorful gloxinia, and episcia
Achimenes like the same care and culture as African violets and are equally rewarding. By comparison with the achimenes, the African violet is just an infant. First introduced to England
More beautiful than colorful herbaceous plants, as easy to cultivate as common perennials, more prodigal of flowers, except during the few months when it sinks into its winter’s rest, the
The Gloxinia Flower! It is a triumph to plant thick, dry, brown, and barren-looking gloxinia tubers and watch them produce a luxuriant plant with layers of large, oval, velvety leaves