Flowers are even better when shared with friends and family, and almost none are easier to share than the African violet ...

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 ...

He said the thousands of hybrid varieties of African violets all trace their roots back to one of 23 varieties. Their genus name, Saintpaulia, honors the person who introduced the plants to Europe.