In addition, there are numerous varieties to choose from, and if you want more plant pets, they are easy to propagate. Like most plants, African violets have undergone extensive breeding and are now available in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Flowers may be white, creamy yellow, pink, purple, blue and bicolor with single or double blossoms. Plants vary in size from only a couple of inches for the miniature types to almost a foot for the standard types. Proper placement is essential for these plant pets.
African violets prefer bright, indirect sunlight.
Usually an eastern window is sufficient to supply enough light for growth and flowers. Unlike animal pets, African violets do not communicate verbally, but their overall appearance can tell you a lot about their condition. If you don't have space near windows, you can grow African violets successfully under artificial lights. Plants receiving 12 to 16 hours of light from double fluorescent bulbs will reward you with ample blossoms. If light levels are too high, the leaves will be small and yellow-green.