History & What Is African Violet Leaf Variegation?

What is the history of African Violet variegation? African Violet, perlite and coco coir shown below: What is African Violet leaf variegation? How does African Violet leaf variegation happen? African Violet leaf variegation can occur due to several reasons, including genetic mutations, virus infections, and other factors that affect chlorophyll production. Some of the most […]

What Are The Best Type Of Pots For African Violets?

Choosing a pot for your African Violet plant is personal preference, however, you can keep in mind some basic guidelines to help you choose the right pot. What kind of pot material is optimum for growing African Violet plants? Examples of 2″ & 4″plastic pots, great to keep a few extra in your growing tools: […]

African Violet Sports: What Are They and How Do They Occur?

What is an African Violet sport? Do African Violet sports happen naturally? Why do African Violet sports occur? African Violet potting mix, perlite and sphagnum mss shown below: How can I identify/ confirm an African Violet sport? Is there an official list of African Violet sports? Few reference books below regarding African Violets, some of […]

What To Do When Bringing Home A New African Violet Plant?

When you first bring home a new African Violet plant, you have to quarantine/isolate it from your other plants. The African Violet plant, may be from a big box store, a reputable vendor store, an online vendor, a friend, round robin, African Violet show or African Violet club. In all these circumstances, always remember to […]

How To Count Leaf Rows (Whorls Of Leaves) On African Violet Plants?

Crown and Leaf Rows Of The African Violet Plant: Examples of self watering pots for African Violet plants as shown below: *Our Affiliate Programs: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. […]

Anatomy Of African Violet Flowers And Leaves

African Violet Flowers: Parts of an African Violet Flower: 2. Stamen: 3. Pistil: 4. Stem: African Violet Leaf: Parts Of An African Violet Leaf: Examples of 2″ & 3″plastic pots, great to keep a few extra in your growing tools: *Our Affiliate Programs: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate […]

African Violet Show Plants: How To Begin?

Local African Violet clubs affiliated with the African Violet Society of America (AVSA), host annual plant shows. These shows many times also include plant displays and African Violet sales to raise funds for their club. Another goal is to arouse interest for African Violets among the general public by providing helpful growing tips. Please note, […]

African Violet Society of America and Local AV Clubs

African Violet Society of America: Local African Violet clubs: African Violet, perlite, coco coir and other potting mixes shown below: Local African Violet shows: AVSA Membership / Magazine: Few reference books below regarding African Violets, some of the information may be outdated, but its still an interesting read. Registering new African Violet plants: Ceramic pots […]

African Violet Chimera Flowers

What are African Violet chimera flowers? What Causes African Violet Plants To Produce Chimera Flowers? How To Propagate African Violet Chimeras? African Violet, perlite and other potting mixes shown below: What Happens If You Put Down A Leaf From An African Violet Chimera Flower Plant? What Are The Optimum Growing Conditions For African Violet Chimera […]

African Violets, what are they?

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