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How to Care for African Violets - The Old Farmers Almanac About African Violets Despite their common name, African violets are not a type of violet but produce vivid, violet-colored flowers They are now categorized in the genus Streptocarpus However, as their name suggests, African violets are native to East Africa, stemming from the tropical rainforests of Tanzania and Kenya
How to Grow and Care for African Violets - The Old Farmers Almanac African violets, Streptocarpus ionanthus (formerly Saintpaulia ionantha), are native to Tanzania and get their original Latin name from a 19th century colonial official and amateur botanist, Baron Walter von Saint Paul-Illaire, who was stationed in the east African country known then as Tanganyika
Wild Violets Are Edible! Discover Their Benefits and Uses Violets are known to be especially good for helping those with respiratory ailments associated with thick, yellow mucus The flowers also help to gently support the immune system during healing The sweetness of honey combined with violet can be heart-soothing, reminding us during those hard times that life can be sweet
February Birth Flowers: Violets and Primroses - The Old Farmers Almanac Most violets are edible and have certain medicinal properties, increasing their use Violets contain salicylic acid, which is a chief ingredient in aspirin Certain forms of violets, therefore, were used as pain relievers Violets in the Garden Violets grow well in the front of borders, in garden beds, and in containers
Flower Meanings: The Language of Flowers | Almanac. com Flower Meanings by Color Flowers provide an incredibly nuanced form of communication Some plants, including roses, poppies, and lilies, could express a wide range of emotions based on their color alone
Plants Safe for Cats Indoors | Almanac. com 3 African Violets African violets as well as streptocarpus, gloxinia, goldfish plant, and other gesneriads are safe for your furry companions Learn how to care for African violets If you see this damage on your African violet leaves don’t blame bugs; it is probably your beloved Tigger! 4 Indoor Palms
Pansy Flowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Pansies Deer will eat pansies, and short of fences or high garden walls, there’s no completely fool-proof way to keep deer from finding yours One trick that sometimes works, however, is to plant pansies among violets, a flower deer really don’t care for
Ground Ivy: How to Identify, Uses, and Benefits - The Old Farmers Almanac Ground ivy appears in the spring with two other “weeds” that have health benefits: dandelions and wild violets As soon as the ivy pokes its head up from the lawn and garden, I harvest it and dry it for tea throughout the year This is especially handy during cold and flu season
Purple Flower Names and Pictures | Almanac. com With over 600 species to choose from, each with its own varieties, it can be overwhelming But whether you opt for tiny bird’s foot violets, sweet Johnny-jump-ups, or giant pansies, you should have success Easy to grow, these cheerful flowers are edible, and the plants host a large number of butterfly and moth larvae