Did you think I forgot about you? Nope! I just wanted to finish up something so I could put together an extra special What’s Up Wednesday email for you. With the colder weather, I’ve been focusing on my houseplants.
Now, I know everyone loves Christmas cactus, but the second most popular houseplant that I get inquiries about is African violets.
So today is going to be our African violet issue.
This is by far my favorite houseplant. They're small enough so that I can have quite a few without feeling guilty or without them taking up a ton of space.
Whether you’re stumped on how to get them to bloom, have questions about fertilizer or lighting, or just want to get started with these beautiful and easy-to-grow plants – I’ve got you covered! (If you've got an African violet, I highly recommend reading at least the first two articles. And if you don't have an African violet, I'll bet you'll be convinced to get one if you do read them.)
First up is a brand new article featuring some handy tips and tricks I've learned over the years.
Updated: November 5, 2025 Whether you are new to African violets or don't have a room in your house without one (hi friend!), you need to read this article if you want healthy, blooming African
African violets have specific soil needs that can't be met with all-purpose potting mix. Despite all the specialized African violet potting mixes there are, most still fall short. Over the years, I came up with
African violets are easy to grow, have the most charming blooms and take up far less space than other houseplants. Which means you can have more of them! But to enjoy continuous blooms and make
