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Make sure not to get water on its fuzzy leaves. Some gardeners will place a tray of water under their African violets once a ...

Make sure not to get water on its fuzzy leaves. Some gardeners will place a tray of water under their African violets once a week for a few hours and let the plant soak water from the bottom ...

With soft green leaves and delicate purple blooms, African violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) add a splash of sophistication to any house. But for much of the plant-loving public, encouraging these ...

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Plants also need a dark period; shut off grow lights at night ... and the width only a third the size of the leaf span. The foliage of African violets can be very sensitive.