Colorful Flowers-African Violets Blooming
To see African violets blooming is a treat for lovers of flowers and nature.
African violets bloom in some of the most relaxing colors found in nature.
African Violets-Image via Wikipedia
The scientific name of the African violet is Saintpaulia ionantha. The African violet is native to Tanzania.
These beautiful flowers are endemic to the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania.
There are 22 wild species of African violets there. Only 2 or 3 of these were carried to the west. They were used to create all the hybrids that are commercially available now.
Potted African Violet-Image via Wikipedia
How Long Can You Enjoy African Violet Blooms?
African violets bloom in many cheerful and relaxing colors for weeks at a time. Some varieties bloom all year long.
African Violet-Image via Wikipedia
Houseplants, such as African plants, can help to make the home more cheerful. Natural, lively colors for the house can come from many different sources, not the least of which is house plants.
Saintpaulia ionantha-Image via Wikipedia
The blue African violet, yellow African violet and hybrid African violets in colors such as pastel pink, are all popular choices for houseplants.
Hybrid African Violet-Image via Wikipedia
African Violet Won’t Bloom?
It’s not difficult to care for African violets. They need repotting every now and again. Sometimes when an African violet plant has not been blooming for a time, repotting the plant will encourage it to bloom. I recommend this eco-friendly gardening tutorial.
African Violet ‘Volshebnye Sny’-Image via Wikipedia
Adding fertilizer to the soil may also become necessary at times to encourage the plant to bloom. Buy a fertilizer that is designed for violets.
Good plant fertilizer should be readily available at your local farm and garden store.
African Violet ‘Nancy Leigh’-Image via Wikipedia
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pattiann | May 15, 2011 | Reply
Great article. My mom stopped growing them now. But when I was young she grew a lot of them. I seem to remember that she put them on my window sill.
LadyElena | May 15, 2011 | Reply
Lovely, vibrant flowers.
SharifaMcFarlane | May 15, 2011 | Reply
That’s a good place to put potted African violets.
SharifaMcFarlane | May 15, 2011 | Reply
Hi Lady E.,
They are.
Starpisces | May 15, 2011 | Reply
the pictures very pleasing to the eyes, and you describe them well too.
mikailahmayhem69 | May 15, 2011 | Reply
VERY PRETTY
SharifaMcFarlane | May 15, 2011 | Reply
Thanks Star
SharifaMcFarlane | May 15, 2011 | Reply
They are, Mikail.
Raj the Tora | May 15, 2011 | Reply
Well researched, well presented and beautiful pictures.
SharifaMcFarlane | May 15, 2011 | Reply
I am glad you like the pictures of the African violets Raj.
LCM Linda | May 15, 2011 | Reply
Beautiful flowers. I am taking care of mosquito plant now. If I manage well, maybe I will also include African violets as well.
Michal Dorcak | May 15, 2011 | Reply
My mom used to grow some violets too. I had no idea they came from Tanzania. Beautiful pictures by the way.
Anuradha Ramkumar | May 16, 2011 | Reply
These flowers looks spectacular.
Francois Hagnere | May 16, 2011 | Reply
I love this plant. You give excellent advice and your photos are superb. A very beautiful post, Sharifa. Thank you so much.
mtrguanlao | May 16, 2011 | Reply
Oh,my daughter loves this color of a flower! I even made an article about purple flowers because of her,lol! This is really great inside our house.
SharifaMcFarlane | May 16, 2011 | Reply
Lol. I can imagine that they look great.
SharifaMcFarlane | May 16, 2011 | Reply
Glad you liked it Francois.
Take care my friend.
Adrn0919 | May 16, 2011 | Reply
I love African violets, they are one of the few plants I can’t kill. Thank you.
LewSethics | May 17, 2011 | Reply
Beautiful images as always, and very informative.
Living colors soothe the tired mind.
1hopefulman | May 17, 2011 | Reply
Just looking at your beautiful pictures cheered me up.
SharifaMcFarlane | May 21, 2011 | Reply
@ Adrn
lol
SharifaMcFarlane | May 21, 2011 | Reply
Good to know 1Hopeful.
SharifaMcFarlane | May 21, 2011 | Reply
They do Lew.
buenavida | May 22, 2011 | Reply
They are really beautiful and very easy plants to have.. It is good to know that they don´t like too much water. I think it is better water on the saucer under the plant and pour away all that the flower has not used after a while.
neopisiva | May 26, 2011 | Reply
It looks really great.I had one,but unfortunatelly,it didn’t last long, although I was taking care of it properly and by the book…
So,I don’t know where I made the mistake…
Good share!Great pics
Melody SJAL | May 27, 2011 | Reply
They are lovely flowers.
yes me | May 28, 2011 | Reply
A good share her Sharifa cheers
yes me | Jun 9, 2011 | Reply
Those Violets are the bee’s knee’s Sharifa cheers