African violets, or Saintpaulia ionantha according to the University of Minnesota, are very popular houseplants. Their furry leaves and voluminous purple, pink, white, and blue flowers are quite a sight. While not true violets, they get their name due to their resemblance to violets. These flowers are native to Tanzanian and Kenyan rainforests in East …
African violet
African Violets are a compact flowering plant from tropical East Africa. They come in many colors and leaf-shapes, and even in single-flower and double-flower varieties. They have broad, dark, fuzzy leaves that grow low to the soil. With the right care, they can flower year-round. Their compact growth and bright colors make them a highly …
You find African violets as a houseplant in many US homes since it blooms up to 10 months of the year, but this hardworking plant proves susceptible to many diseases. You will need to watch for four common diseases that this plant could contract to keep it healthy and happy. African Violet Diseases African …
African violets are exceptionally popular houseplants all over the world and are famous for the fact that, in the right conditions, they can bloom throughout the year. With their delicate leaves and flowers, available in hues of violet, lavender, pink, and white, it’s easy to see why these beauties are so well-loved. As a bonus, …
The consistent blooms and lush foliage of an African violet probably make it one of your favorite houseplants. You might use it as a centerpiece on your table or have a few scattered throughout a room, each in a planter by a windowsill. Their brightness lends a festive air to the room and each morning, …
African Violet, also known to be Saintpaulia belonging to the family of Gesneriaceae, is famous for its fuzzy cluster of blooms in the colors of purple and pink. Their origin is eastern tropical Africa’s cloudy forests, where Baron Walter von Saint Paul-Illaire discovered the African Violet. Baron introduced this plant in Germany in 1894. We …
The African Violets, also known as ‘Saintpaulia,’ are small colorful houseplants that produce clusters of white or purple flowers over fuzzy leaves. These perennial plants often grace bedside tables with their vibrant tiny blooms. These beautiful plants remain green throughout the year; however, the blooms appear mostly during the growing seasons of summer and spring. …