The African Violet Growers Group Inc. is a brand new non-profit group of like-minded African Violet and Gesneriads lovers who wish to share their insights considerable knowledge and growing techniques with others who share a passion for these magnificent and totally unique floral specimens.
Although we are a small group we have some innovative marketing plans to increase our member numbers over the coming months so that everyone can share their African Violet lessons learned growing techniques and experiences in a well-informed group forum. We would love you to join us if you love African Violets and Gesneriads as much as we do!!
African Violets are dressed to impress!
African Violets are members of the Gesneriad family and hail from the tropical rainforest region of east Africa near the border of Tanzania and Kenya. Though numerous species of Saintpaulia have been named over the past century DNA testing now limits the number of species to six with eight subspecies. The first species named Saintpaulia ionantha - in its many and varied forms - remains the prototype for the plant we all know.
African Violet Symbolism...
Whatever the reason or cause African Violet symbolism is devotion commitment and faithfulness. The gift that keeps on growing: African Violets make a thoughtful loving present on Mother's Day special anniversaries and any milestone event.
Feedback from Our Community
AV Lover #1: “I was about to give up and throw out my entire collection of African Violets but I sent some photos of my plants to AVGG’s Mark to see if he could offer some advice. They looked very sick! After examining the photos Mark was able to diagnose the problem and provide the recommended solution. After a number of weeks of treatment my African Violets are looking way healthier and I was delighted that all had survived. Thank you Mark for all your expert help!”
AV Lover #2: “At the 2023 Blackwood Christmas Craft Fair a member of the public came up to our stall and was admiring our plants including our Nodding Violets. They stated that they had purchased a Nodding Violet at the 2022 Blackwood Christmas Craft Fair and that it had tripled in size and was flowering profusely.” Another very happy AV Lover!
