African violets are a favorite flowering house plant.
They are easily propagated from a leaf cutting, they bloom continually all year, and they are available in many flower colors and forms. To grow African violets, you must provide the proper amount of light, otherwise the leaf blades will become thin, and the stalks elongated. The plants often will retain normal color even when they don't get enough light, but they will rarely bloom. When the light is too bright, growth slows and leaves become pale or yellowish green. Leaves are often darker when they are shaded by other leaves and cause flowering to continue at a decreased rate.