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What Is a Species Violet?
The species are the plants which grew wild in the region of modern Tanzania and Kenya. Some still exist in the wild, although much of their habitat has been cleared… Read more
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Troubleshooting Pests
In order to keep things good, you’ve got to address the bad and the ugly. Read more
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Types of African Violet Leaves
With a rich history in hybridization, it’s no wonder there are so many kinds of foliage on these magical flowers. Read more
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How to Propagate an African Violet from a Leaf
Propagating African Violets isn’t difficult, but once your initial setup is done, it’s a “hurry up and wait” kind of deal. Read more
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Trimming Achimenes and Propagating Cuttings
Many gesneriads require that you trim the end of growth to encourage a bushier, fuller plant. Achimenes the perfect example of this. Read more
Welcome to our education blog!
Here, you will find a number of articles and how-to’s for caring for African Violets, as well as other gesneriads. the MKAVS is dedicated to education and teaching others the horticulture and history surrounding African Violets and their counterparts.
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