While these plants may not look alike at first glance, African violets and orchids are both prized for their tropical vibe ...

Last week I fielded a question from a reader who was looking for tips on how to get African violets to bloom. Being inexperienced with growing these fuzzy-leaved beauties myself, I went digging ...

Limp, wilted plants. This can be caused by overwatering, poor drainage or root rot. Violets prefer evenly moist but not soggy ...

House plants have a difficult time adapting to a different environment when moved indoors for the winter. Most house plants ...

If you’ve overwatered, take the plant out of the pot and before touching the roots or the soil, scan the outer edge of the ...

Indoor plant clinicBowman Library in Stephens City will host an indoor plant clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 1 at 871 Tasker Road.

There are thousands of different species of Bromeliads, and most of the varieties you’ll find for sale are the perfect indoor ...

Cold weather has arrived, and you’ve put your garden to bed for the season. That doesn’t mean you can’t garden. Just shift ...

Growing your own is somewhat more cost-effective ... and any plant that requires a dried environment and less humidity for the leaves. African violets also do fine in an open terrarium.

Use a water-soluble fertilizer formulated for African violets. Once the growing period kicks in, feed your plant every two weeks until the plant goes dormant, at which point you can reduce the volume, ...