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
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
What is My Birth Flower? - The Old Farmers Almanac Do you know what your birth month flowers are? As with gemstones, every month has a birth flower; in fact, many months have two birth flowers Find out your birth month flower—and the birth flowers for each month of the year for your loved ones!
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
5 Tips for Creating a Butterfly-Friendly Garden - The Old Farmers Almanac All butterflies start out as caterpillars that require host plants on which to feed Many of these are native plants—”weeds” and wildflowers that may already be growing on or near your property Some native, butterfly-benefitting choices include clovers, milkweeds, goldenrod, and violets