Discolored African Violet Leaves: 9 Reasons Your Plant Is Yellow or Brown
Health problems in African Violets almost always show up in the leaves first. But it’s not always easy to tell what’s wrong when your Saintpaulia starts changing colors. We’ve created…
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How to Crossbreed African Violets to Make Hybrid Varieties
If you’ve got a few different kinds of African Violets, you may have wondered if you can combine them to create something new. Wouldn’t it be cool if you could…
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Can You Touch African Violet Leaves? How Should You Clean Them?
The soft, fuzzy leaves of your African Violet make it look more snuggly than most plants. Is it safe to pet the foliage? Or will this damage your Saintpaulia? Indoor…
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The 4 Most Common African Violet Pests, Plus How To Get Rid of Them
What can you do when bugs are attacking your African Violet? We’re sure you’re very protective of your Saintpaulias and eager to banish these pests. But you need to know…
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How Do African Violet Pots Work? Should You Use One?
Some garden stores offer pots that are specially designed for African Violets. But is that just marketing hype? Or do African Violet pots work better for growing these finicky plants?…
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Step By Step Instructions to Grow African Violets from Seed
Can you raise African Violets from seed? This method isn’t as popular – or as easy – as propagating your plant from cuttings. But it is a viable way to…
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How, When, and Why to Carefully Repot Your African Violet Houseplant
A plant parent’s work is never done. Even if your African Violet is growing happily in its pot, you’ll need to replant it sooner or later. How often should you…
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Should You Deadhead Spent African Violet Blooms?
What should you do with your African Violet’s flowers once they start dying off? Should you remove them, or will that hurt your plant? It’s understandable to be concerned, since…
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Can You Propagate African Violet Blossom Stems? Yes! Here’s How!
One of the coolest things about African Violets is how easy they are to reproduce. The usual method is to pluck off a leaf and use it to start a…
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Everything You Should Know About African Violet Blooms and Flowers
There are lots of cool things about African Violets, but nothing sparks more fascination than their blooms. These plants flower in a jaw-dropping variety of shapes and shades, from lacy…
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