African violets stay quite small, growing up to six inches tall. They have a slow growth rate but will reward you with blooms that last weeks at a time throughout the year, provided they have optimal ...

With a few changes and more time spent on plant care, it's possible to improve the health of these plants and see bigger blooms, robust leaves, and a nice little pop of color on your windowsill again.

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 ...

which is the same family as African Violets. These plants are known for their fuzzy, colorful foliage and small, tubular flowers that can come in shades of red, orange, pink, and yellow.

snake plants and ZZ plants (Zanzibar Gems). They don’t need a lot of light or water, so taking care of them (or simply not killing them) is relatively easy to do. For watering, Castro-Rosenberg ...