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Light, water and care for African violets
With its soft cashmere-like leaves and delicate flowers the African violet provides the indoor gardener with almost constant blooms.
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Ryan
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March 16, 2026

Light, water and care for African violets

By REBECCA NORTON RYAN  Penn State Extension Master Gardener 
My favorite house plant is the African violet. With its soft cashmere-like leaves and delicate flowe...
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