Comments on: African Violet Care | Tips And Tricks

By: Naomi Shelton

Naomi Shelton — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:02:30 +0000

I have grown African Violets for many years. Like others of you they remind me of my grandmother who always had them in her windows. I grow them in plastic pots inside a decorative pot because I tend to routinely forget to water and they don't dry out as fast in the plastic pots. Sometimes, though, I think I should switch to the clay pots as they are so attractive in their matching saucers. I grow my AFs under lights because I don't have enough window space facing the right directions. Also, there are cats living in my house and they tend to molest the AF plants, knocking off the fragile leaves and pawing in the dirt. AFs are without a doubt my very favorite houseplant to grow. The variety of bloom colors and configurations is enormous and fascinating to me. If you haven't tried growing them I highly recommend you buy a healthy-looking plant at your local garden shop or even the grocery store if you have one that carries plants. Follow Pam's advice and you'll be rewarded with beautiful, long-lasting blooms.

By: Pam Kessler

Pam Kessler — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 02:47:37 +0000

In reply to Michelle Leslie. Oh, I would LOVE to live where they grow outside naturally!!! How fun!

By: Pam Kessler

Pam Kessler — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 02:42:49 +0000

In reply to taryterre. Glad it brought back memories of your grandma!

By: taryterre

taryterre — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 03:14:28 +0000

African violets were my grandmothers favorite flowers. i enjoyed this post. brought back memories.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 02:27:40 +0000

In reply to Michelle Leslie. Where do they grow wild? (Michelle) Are you in Africa, by any chance?

By: Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:55:24 +0000

Thank you for this fun post, Pam! I have had many violets over the years...and guess I just forgot about how much I love them. I think it's time for some new ones!

By: Susan M.

Susan M. — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:22:13 +0000

I love African violets, especially that they bloom often. But, I'm off to get a cute new pot - my plastic pot doesn't look good and now you have motivated me to find something much cuter!

By: Deana Landers/ morningcoffeebeans.com

Deana Landers/ morningcoffeebeans.com — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:45:27 +0000

I love African Violets and have 3 that I baby and enjoy. I am about to buy more and this article gave me a lot of information. Thank you.

By: Michelle Leslie

Michelle Leslie — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 13:51:21 +0000

I absolutely love African violets. They grow wild here, mostly on rocky outcrops and shady forest floors. Sadly their numbers in the wild are dwindling with deforestation. Thanks for all the great tips for growing them indoors Pam. Very useful

By: Ann

Ann — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 19:24:56 +0000

Thanks for the info. My grandmother was a fanatic when it came to African Violets, even won awards. Wish I had her green thumb but your information will definitely help.