Episode Details

African violets often get a bad reputation as fussy, old-fashioned houseplants, but what if they’ve just been misunderstood? In this African violet care guide, we’re bringing back a favorite episode from the Best of Growing Joy series to change the way you think about caring for African violets.

Lisa from Houseplant Guru joins us to bust common African violet myths and explain why these so-called “grandma plants” are actually some of the most rewarding indoor flowering plants you can grow. African violets bloom indoors with far less effort than many houseplants, including hoyas.

We cover everything you need to know about African violet care, from light and watering to repotting and reblooming, so you’ll feel confident growing African violets again even if you’ve struggled with them before.

In this episode, we learn:

• Where did African violets originate?
• How do African violets grow outdoors?
• What is a gesneriad?
• How to care for African violets (watering, light, soil)
• Best watering practices for African Violets
• When to repot African violets
• How to Fertilize African violets
• Bloom Cycles: How to have your African violet stay in bloom

Mentioned in our conversation:

• African Violet Society
• The Violet Barn
• Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses

What African violet myth are you ready to let go of after this episode?

Check out the full show notes and blog for the complete African violet care guide!

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