About African Violets
The subject of African violets is too large for
one web page. We have divided the subject into smaller sections identified
by links above. Clicking on the links above will take you to the information you
want. The links will follow you as you explore "About African Violets" so
you can easily change topics as needed.
To learn about the wild plant Saintpaulia
click on
Species. To learn how the modest Saintpaulia was converted into
the modern hybrid African violets click on
Hybridization. To learn how to produce new offspring from your African
violet plants, click on
Propagation. You will find all other procedures and requirements for
growing healthy African violets under
Culture.
If you have an unhealthy African violet you will appreciate the information
available under
Pests & Diseases. A standard outline history of
African violets, their discovery in the wild, hybridization, etc. will have
to be written here.
Grooming
provides instruction on keeping your African violets looking good, while
Growing to Show is the place to go to find out the basics of growing an
African violet fit for exhibit in a plant show.
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