Mature African violets bloom nearly non-stop adding vibrant color to your indoor garden. One is never enough as these easy-care houseplants show to best advantage when grouped in displays of three or ...

An African violet brings old-fashioned comfort to a kitchen counter. Keep this gesneriad consistently moist soil and nutrients. Water it with a wicking system (a string extended from the pot's bottom ...

African violets are one of the country's favorite houseplants because they are easy to grow. They are also easy to propagate using leaf cuttings. Propagation means making more plants. There are many ...

Now is the time to take cuttings of African violets (Saintpaulia). I do it as part of my general grooming procedure, except instead of only removing the old, damaged leaves, I pick a few mature and ...

Propagating houseplants in water is a straightforward, low-waste, and rewarding method to expand your indoor garden. This technique, known as vegetative propagation, involves rooting plant cuttings in ...

Some plants are so beautiful that it’s worth the extra effort to spread them around. That’s where propagation comes in. With a little work and the proper cuttings, certain plants’ beauty can be easily ...

This week, gardening columnist Don Kinzler fields questions about a Christmas cactus that only bloomed on one side, how to repair a snow-damaged cotoneaster, and more. Reader Sandy F. asks gardening ...

Winter in Ohio brings a quiet season to outdoor gardens, but it's the perfect time to turn your attention indoors and expand your houseplant collection. Propagating houseplants is a rewarding way to ...

Discover what your African violets need in March. Do these 5 jobs now to ensure long-lasting blooms from spring to summer.

While it may seem counterintuitive to try and propagate plants during the winter months, there are actually several houseplant cuttings to take in February that can root just fine and will soon leave ...