taking care to remove any dead foliage and roots and topping the new pot up with fresh African violet potting medium.

African violets can be affected by common pests and diseases. Common pests include spider mites, mealy bugs, and cyclamen ...

Although these colorful beauties have evolved to thrive as houseplants, they do require special care. "African violets can be more finicky but well worth the extra effort," says Lindsay Pangborn ...

but I'm not sure how to take care of it. I have heard they are hard to keep alive. What can I do to care for this plant? African violets do have the reputation of being rather temperamental ...

In House Digest's exclusive interview with Tiffany Selvey, she praises African violets for their ease of care. "African violets are not only low maintenance, but they're also non-toxic to pets ...