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Violets are among the most popular blooming houseplants available. Well-loved for their soft, dark… More
African violets offer garden enthusiasts an indoor flowering plant with vibrant green leaves and… More
African violets are one of the most popular and easily recognized of all house… More
Violaceae is the scientific name for the violet family. This family contains low-growing foliage… More
Mandevilla is a tender, tropical vine that blooms with trumpet-shaped flowers, in shades of… More
A diminutive flower, the violet has a whole array of meanings, many to do… More
Violet plants will produce tiny flowers month after month if they are given the… More
... the ASPCA, arabian gentian, also known as German violet or Persian violet, is… More
Gentian violet contains phenol, which is poisonous. Gentian violet can be touched sparingly, but… More
German violet, also widely known as Persian violet, is a flowering biennial that produces… More
Persian Violet is an annual flower that also goes by the names German Violet… More
Persian violets, also known as German violets, are tender annual plants that produce blooms… More
German violet, more commonly called Persian violet, is in the gentian family and not… More
The bush violet is a hardy perennial that originates in the northern South America… More
Violet history and mythology. More
Magical recipes for Festive Violet Mousse, Violet Fairy Feathers, and Violet Fairy Cakes. More
...nformation on how to grow Amethyst Flower or Bush Violet (Browallia speciosa) in your… More
Recipe for Sweet Violet Herb Salad from the resource libraries at The Chamomile Times… More
Find out how fairies celebrate the Sacred Violet Festival. More
Learn all about wild violet. How to kill this weed and prevent it from… More
To take care of pansies, start them from the seed or root, and keep them… More
Amethyst flowers, or browallia speciosa, grow well in warmer climates and need to be reseeded… More
To scrapbook flowers, place colorful blooms between two pieces of newspaper and put a heavy… More
The pansy, viola or violet is a plant that is found in almost every continent,… More
Growing and caring for Episcia plants is very easy, in fact Episcia cuttings will grow… More
Storing edible flowers, such as chrysanthemums, violets, lavender and nasturtiums, is best done by keeping… More
The best color light for a plant's growth is a bright white, which encompasses all… More
...drainage. Find out what part of the year produces violet flowers on sage plants with… More
There are two basic kinds of pots for violets: terracotta and plastic. Learn about the… More
For healthy African violets, you should transplant the flower every six months to a year.… More
You have be careful when giving African violets food and water because they are such… More
...n of disease is very common when planting African violets, but the right kind of… More
...n your plant. Learn how to make sure your African violet gets just enough light… More
...ittle mini's and chimera are two types of African violets. Learn how to identify little… More
The right soil is a necessity for African violets. Learn how to mix peat moss,… More
...e right amount of light, water, and food, African violets will grow into wonderful house… More
Chimera violets are transplanted differently than normal African violets. Learn the process of transplanting a… More
...all important tools required for planting African violets. Learn how to pick out your tools… More
Learn how to repot a plant, plus beginner gardening tips, advice and ideas for easy… More
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The leaf I sent you? the one I was not sure was the blue/purple white edged flower? Here it is blooming. So you did get a cutting from this one. More
Thanks! I chopped off that section and we'll see what happens. I appreciate your response!:) More
This white AV is just outdoing itself with flowers this time around. It was a cutting from my sister a few years ago. Even the pink one is doing nicely. Linda B More
I have posted a bunch more, if you would like to go see them. I even added registered names, lol. ;) More
Vera are you saying the Stem of the leaf ( petiole) goes in the soil and not the leaf lying on the soil surface? I have always heard that you lay the leaf flat on the surface of the soil . swindyi More
:eek: I just stumbled onto this site while trying to find out what to do about my AV. I've had it for 10 years now, and I'm afraid I'm going to lose it! My dad, while trying to help me out, decided to repot my plant and in the process,… More
...ving- the leaves look similar to that of a native violet but the blooms are all wrong for the ones I know of. Any ideas what it… More
...e.But I found some Zinna seed I had to have.Giant Violet Queen I have never seen a purple zinnia.The picture is so pretty.:) More
...! They will take over the yard if I let them.... "Violet Wood Sorrel" according to my sources. About the size of a penny across. More
I have posted a bunch More AV Pictures, If you want to go check them out... More
One of my african violets has two flowers. One is pure white and one is half white and half purple. Is this normal? More
...rious as to why you want the leaves of an African violet. More
...such a help to me when I first started my African Violet obsession. She will be dearly missed. If you love AV's and want to visit her website, please do... Rachel of the Rachel's Reflections website has passed away with a stroke. Her website is and… More
...If I can find enough voilets I think I'll try it. violet Jelly 8 cups fresh violet blossoms 3-1/2 cups boiling water 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 4 cups sugar Rinse and… More
...share some pictures of my success with my African Violet starts! I am so happy that they've done so well so far. I will post once I plant them into soil soon! More
...share some pictures of my success with my African Violet starts! I am so happy that they've done so well so far. I will post once I plant them into soil soon! More
...ng I'd never heard of was to tie a piece of ultra violet ribbon on the perches. I'd never heard of that type ribbon, but I thought I'd pass the info along. Anyone ever… More
...and good morning to all! I have a hanging african violet and I just love it but some of the leaves are faded like/not as green as the others?It is flowering right now but I know with the leaves lighter either too much water which I do not believe… More
I recently found my little African Violet plant in a sad droopy state. I had been treating it organically with lemongrass oil for Midge pests and got that under control but now I notice that the leaves are drooping. Could it be from the pests, the treatment to repel them… More
I've been neglecting my violets :0 and I finally gave into the shame when behold! there's a baby violet growing under there. A little research has proven however that this is not so ideal given the location of my new child. Momma violet is old enough to have gotten a… More
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