African violets are a must-have for any indoor garden because they flower year-round under the right growing conditions. These pretty houseplants are available in more than 16,000 named varieties!

It`s almost bizarre enough to make the pages of a supermarket tabloid. African violets-the sweet, unassuming houseplant with kitten-cute blooms- are highly unstable. ”African violets freak out real ...

To Carol Van, growing African violets is as much fun as having a lot of shoes. “But we keep them out where friends and family can enjoy them instead of in the closet,” she said. “Working with plants ...

African violets have a fascinating background in African history. They come from Tanzania, a country whose name is derived by combining “Tanganyika” and “Zanzibar.” Tanzania is surrounded by countries ...

“It was an avalanche,” Sherrie Zimmerman, one of 36 members of the Columbus African Violet Society, said of the public’s response to its 70th annual show and sale. “We were thrilled.” John deSaavedra ...

The first time I saw an African violet, I was hooked -- but skeptical. The stunning purple blooms were sure to light up the house, but would the plant re-flower? To my delight, it blooms constantly, ...