About the AVSP

The African Violet Society of Philadelphia is an affiliate of the African Violet Society of America, Inc. We have been growing together since 1951.

Mission

The mission of the African Violet Society of Philadelphia is to afford a beneficial association of persons interested in the culture of the African violet (Saintpaulia) and related gesneriads and to stimulate and promote interest in their propagation and culture.

Membership

AVSP membership is open to any person agreeing with the objectives of the society and willing to follow its bylaws. Members are also expected to participate in functions and group activities and are encouraged to maintain a membership in the African Violet Society of America, Inc.
Membership Application

Meetings

The African Violet Society of Philadelphia meets on the first Thursday of the month in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. Meetings are open to the public, and visitors are welcome.
Check out our Meeting Schedule, and Join us!

Projects and Activities

As a member of the African Violet Society of Philadelphia, you will learn to grow, maintain, propagate and show your African Violets as well as make beneficial associations with other plant lovers like yourself.
Information and plant material is freely exchanged and unique horticultural supplies are available at the club store. You will also have the opportunity to use your other talents as you participate in the many activities associated with our diverse group

• Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Fall Festival Booth
•  AVSP Annual Show and Plant Sale
• Leaf Swaps and Small Plant Sales
• Community Workshops
• Monthly Programs
• Saintpaulia  Species  Collection
• African Violet Society of America  Convention, Show & Sale
• Mid-Atlantic African Violet Society (MAAVS) Convention, Show & Sale

African Violet Society of Philadelphia
phillyviolets@gmail.org