African violets made their American debut in the 1920s after being discovered in the late 19th century on their namesake continent, said Judith Carter, a past president of the club.

Like any other plant, the African violet's leaves get dusty and dirty. But do not use water to clean them off. Instead, gently dust them off with a soft-bristled brush.

Flowers at the CAVS sale ran between $2 for a tiny cutting and $7.50 for a flowering plant. African violets, which come in shades of pink, purple, maroon, white, blue and green — Smith’s ...

African violets originated in East Africa and are colorful and attractive houseplants that come in a variety of colors. Known ...

Sure, they have some preferences (don't we all?), but once you crack their code, it’s smooth sailing from there. Here’s everything you need to know about caring for an African violet plant.

African violets flower more heavily if they're a little root-bound, so don't feel compelled to increase the size of the pot too quickly. -- Moisture. Gardeners disagree about watering.

Of all the flowering houseplants, African Violets rank at the top of the list. With the right care, these popular plants provide flowers throughout the year. Author: JordanAustin Published: 2:01 ...

Scientists at Kindai University, Japan, have now found the genetic and molecular mechanisms that influence color patterns in African violet flower. Their study identified a single gene, SiMYB2 ...

Many African violets bloom throughout the year, but some may burst into numerous blooms, rest, then flower again. Others may flower more consistently but with fewer blooms. Jan 16, 2002 ...

Potential new and existing members are invited to attend the February meeting of the Arlington Garden Club on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 74 Pleasant St., at ...