Celebrated for their ease of growth and prolonged blooming, African violets are an ideal addition to almost any indoor space. These plants are especially popular throughout the winter months, offering ...

Although it might seem strange, the cape area of South Africa shares our Bay Area Mediterranean climate, the difference being a matter of north or south latitude. Because of this common climate, many ...

Repotting African violets freshens their soil, prevents leggy stems, and encourages flowering. Plus, it's an opportunity to try out new pots and remove dead leaves so that your plants look their very ...

Looking for an extraordinary spectacle to take part in this weekend? Go see the elusive African Corpse Flower at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, a species known for its potent smell, which is having its ...

* What it is: Lily-of-the-Nile is a tough, long-blooming, perennial blue flower that’s very common in its native South Africa and warm-weather parts of the U.S., but it’s always been just out of our ...