We’ve all been there. You finish repotting a beautiful new African violet, feeling accomplished, and then you turn around to see it: a half-empty bag of specialty potting mix sitting on your potting bench. Your first thought might be, “What do I do with the rest of this?” It feels wasteful to throw it out,…
Have you ever stood in the garden center aisle, holding a gorgeous Phalaenopsis orchid in one hand and a fuzzy-leafed African violet in the other, and thought, “Can’t I just use the same potting soil for both?” It’s a tempting shortcut, we’ve all been there! I’m here to let you in on a little secret…
Hello, fellow garden lover! Have you glanced at your once-perfect African violet lately and felt a little pang of sadness? Does it look less like a lush, compact rosette and more like a tiny palm tree, with a long, bare, woody stem holding up a small tuft of leaves? We’ve all been there. That “leggy”…
There’s nothing quite like the cheerful sight of an African violet, with its velvety leaves and vibrant clusters of flowers brightening up a windowsill. They bring so much joy! But what do you do when those beautiful blooms start to fade, wilt, and turn brown? It’s a common moment for every plant parent. If you’ve…
There’s nothing quite like the quiet satisfaction of seeing your African violet thrive—its velvety leaves forming a perfect rosette, crowned with delicate, vibrant blooms. But then you spot it: a dreaded, crispy, black tip on an otherwise healthy leaf. Your heart sinks. What did you do wrong? If you’re seeing this, please don’t worry! This…
Have you ever walked past a display of African violets, mesmerized by their velvety leaves and jewel-toned flowers, only to feel a little intimidated? You’re not alone. Many gardeners worry that these delicate-looking beauties are high-maintenance divas, destined to wither without perfect conditions. I promise you, there’s a whole family of African violets specifically bred…
Have you ever looked at your favorite African violet, with its velvety leaves and cheerful, jewel-toned blossoms, and thought, “I wish I had a dozen more just like you”? It’s a feeling every plant lover knows well. What if I told you that you could easily multiply that beauty, filling your windowsills with new, vibrant…
Have you ever stood in the gardening aisle, a bag of cactus mix in one hand and African violet mix in the other, feeling a little lost? They look similar, they feel like soil, but the labels suggest they serve wildly different purposes. It’s a common moment for every plant parent, and it’s easy to…
Does your once-perfect African violet look more like a chaotic jungle than a single, elegant plant? Are the leaves tangled, with multiple little heads (or crowns) all competing for space in a tiny pot? If you’re nodding along, you’ve come to the right place. Many gardeners see an overcrowded plant and worry they’ve done something…