African violets are small houseplants that grow well in average house temperatures, flowering almost continuously in clusters of white, blue, or purple blossoms over fuzzy leaves. Here’s how to care for African violets in your home while they fill your house (and heart) with joy. About Africa...
African Violets can add splashes of color and joy around a seemingly bare space with a bit of know-how. But there’s also several “care factors” that you’ll need to be aware of and understand before taking them on as an indoor or outdoor houseplant. Let’s take a look at what ...
A well-drained potting mix is essential for African violets. Poor drainage can cause root rot, in which the plant becomes waterlogged and its leaves begin to fall, so make sure that the plant is never allowed to be exposed to standing water for an extended period of time. Water Keep soil...
Violas respond well to deadheading and it is in fact an important part of Viola care. Deadheading will encourage repeat flowering. Propagating If you’d like to propagate Violas, it’s a good idea to choose a variety that’s specifically a perennial, for example, Etain or Rebecca varieties....
Perennial Violet flowers are an early blooming plant, with an ‘Old World” charm all to themselves. They often bloom right alongside your mid to late spring bulbs. Violet plants herald in the new garden season with a wide variety of bright, brilliant colors. Growing Violets is easy. Closely...
Flame violets can be a bit trickier than their cousins, African violets. However, once you know their needs, they shouldn’t be more difficult to care for. They are moderately high maintenance in that they must be protected from environmental fluctuations, and proper seasonal care is important....
Most houseplants grown for their flowers need to be within three feet of a bright window (examples: African violets, gardenias, orchids). All plants require a period of darkness; it’s when they do most of their growing! Light exposure should not exceed 16 hours. ...
One of my unnamed streptocarpus seedlings that is 4″ wide The variety of plants on the market today is mind-boggling and yet the general gardening public is mostly unaware of them. I predict that in a few years you will find them next to African violets and orchids in your local groce...
If you’ve been wanted to bring more herbs into your skincare, violets are a great one to try! They’re gentle and nourishing, and bring flow and moisture back to the skin, especially nice after the Winter season. When you plant violets in your garden, they will spread very quickly, ...
To make sugared flower garnishes: Wash fresh, small, edible flowers such as geraniums, roses, nasturtiums, violets, and marigolds. Gently blot dry or let air-dry on paper towels. Beat egg white in small bowl with fork until foamy, as pictured above. Brush egg white onto each flower ...