Isoloma The African Violet Relative
When a friend sent me a strange looking creeping rhizome labeled tydaea, it seemed to me the loosely put together little white tuber could never produce a spark of life. But, I planted it 1/2 inch... Read More...
African Violet Not Blooming And More Questions Answered
Question: Does an African violet bloom more if kept root-bound? Answer: Though many common house plants, such as geraniums, bloom more freely if kept root-bound, African violets bloom better if... Read More...
Watering African Violets
Some excellent violet growers will tell you that no greater sin can be committed against your violets than to water them from the top. Others, equally proficient, say that they always water them... Read More...
Transplanting Small African Violet Plants
When my little plants became a bit over 1/4 inch high, I prepared to pot them. I scrubbed two-inch pots clean and filled them with vermiculite. I often use sharp sand for this potting with excellent... Read More...
African Violets Without A Green Thumb
I believe African violets have frustrated more people than all other house plants put together. We read articles and books on their culture till we know just how it is to be done, what to do and... Read More...
African Violets – Unusual Species
The African violet has long been a favorite indoor houseplant, finding it’s home in many a kitchen window. The mental picture we have of an African violet is of the species – Saintpaulia... Read More...
African Violets – Rooting Leaves in Soil
Propagating African violets from a leaf in water is one way to increase your collection. A second method enthusiasts use is to start their plants in soil. They have found that jars, terrariums, aquariums... Read More...
African Violets – Rooting Leaves in Water
Now here are two practical methods developed for leaf propagating by home gardeners. Cover a water-filled glass tumbler with wax paper held in place with a rubber band. Pierce the paper in three... Read More...
African Violets – From Leaf to Plant
Saintpaulias are responsive plants to propagate. In deed their popularity is partially due to the ease of extending a collection or of increasing the number of plants of some appealing variety. Through... Read More...
African Violet Care – 6 Point Program
Here then is a six-point program which, faithfully followed, is known to produce fairly constant bloom on Saintpaulias: In winter, place plants preferably at east or north windows. Avoid strong... Read More...
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