African violets, also known as Saintpaulias, are among the most well-known house plants in the world. Plants are attractive and grow in a variety of sizes and shapes, from miniature of a few inches high to trailing forms that drape from pots. The flowers of African violets are most appealing. Colours range from single shades of white, red, pink, blue, deep purple and wine to striking combinations. Foliage is lush and multi-shaped in various shades of green. African violets grow well in the temperate region but they also thrive well in the tropics provided the five basic needs, (ie. steady warmth, careful watering, good lighting, high air humidity and regular feeding) are taken care of. There should be no difficulty in producing several flushes of flowers each year.

African violets are an attractive addition to your home décor. You can use them to fill a window sill with colour or group them under lights in any part of your house to brighten the dark corner. These are the traditional ways of displaying African violets indoor. There are also many other possibilities for arranging African violets to suit your personal taste and ingenuity. You can use them effectively in terraria, in hanging baskets, in decorative containers or simply cheerful accents on coffee tables, in entry halls or on well-lighted counters – just to mention a few possibilities. For effective mass displays, try grouping several pots of blooming African violets in large, shallow containers such as metal bowls, or for aesthetic appreciation, grow a few African violets in hanging baskets or suspended pots.

Pink & white African Violets harmonize well with Episcia and Ivy in a hanging basket.	African violets are best displayed to their best advantage in cachepots made from natural materials.