by Lisa Steinkopf | Nov 23, 2022 | African violets, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Ferns, gesneriads, Holiday Plants, Houseplant Flowers
It’s that time of the year. We all sit back and reflect on what we are thankful for. We really should do this everyday and some do. This may seem weird, but do you have plants that you are thankful for? I do. Thankful for plants Mom’s Fern This fern below...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Nov 2, 2022 | African violets, BLOG, gesneriads, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Help
What is wick watering? What kind of material should you use? Did you know you should use acrylic wicks? Why? How can we use them to water our plants? I am a member of the African Society of America and I also am a member of a local group here in SE Michigan. Most of...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Sep 21, 2022 | African violets, BLOG, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Profile
I’m sure you are wondering what a lusus is and so was I when I discovered this word today. You may have a plant that is a lusus and sometimes it is a good thing. Definition A lusus is a “freak of nature”. It is also known in the plant world as a...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Apr 6, 2022 | African violets, BLOG, gesneriads, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Profile
When African violets first hit the United States market in the mid-1930s, there weren’t many flower colors or foliage to choose from, but that has changed. My grandma Eldred always had African violets on her east kitchen windowsill and she only had a few colors...
by Lisa Steinkopf | May 11, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, African violets, BLOG, gesneriads, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Profile
I love African violets! I think that might have been established by now. I’m in two African violet societies and a member of the African Violet Society of America. I’m a little obsessed. I think that might have been mentioned before, as well....