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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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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6 Signs It’s Time to Transplant Your African Violet to a Bigger Pot
Is your African Violet ready to move into a larger space? Saintpaulias are often charmingly compact, but they can outgrow their pots. How do you know if your plant needs…
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How Much Humidity Do African Violets Need? And What Can You Do to Help?
Are you concerned that your home’s air isn’t humid enough for your African Violet? It’s an understandable worry. Dry winter air is tough enough on your skin – and your…
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My African Violet Flowers Are Dying! What Can I Do?
Your African Violet was flowering nicely, but now its beautiful blossoms are starting to wither up and die. Or maybe the buds are turning brown and crispy without opening into…
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4 Signs That Your African Violet Needs a Drink of Water Right Now
How do you know when to water an African Violet? Your plant can’t tell you what it wants, so you have to figure it out for yourself. Luckily, there are…
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6 Reasons Why an African Violet Stops Growing
Has your African Violet stopped putting out new leaves? Does it seem to be stunted and failing to thrive? Even if you prefer your Saintpaulias on the small side, a…
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How Much Light Do African Violets Need? And When to Add More or Less
It can be tricky to tell whether your African Violet is getting too much or too little light. The effects of lighting problems don’t always show up right away, and…
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7 Reasons Why Your African Violet Might Not Be Blooming
African Violets are popular partly because they can flower all year round. So why isn’t yours? What’s keeping your Saintpaulia from producing the colorful blossoms that made it famous? In…
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Why African Violets Get Leggy Plus How to Fix Them
Is your African Violet starting to look leggy? For many indoor gardeners, part of the appeal of these plants is the tidy, precise clusters of foliage they form. That makes…
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