Time to Repot?

Ideally, African violets should be repotted at least once a year.  Repotting twice or 3 times a year is best.  It may be a matter of just changing the soil and using the same size pot.  To determine the correct size pot, the guideline is that the diameter of the pot should be 1/3 the diameter of the plant.  AVs like to be tight in the pot. 

If going to a larger pot is necessary, only go up one pot size at a time.  Your plant will not bloom until the roots touch the edges of the pot.  So, when in doubt, opt for the smaller size pot.

Welcome to AV Academy to Learn How to Grow African Violets

Since I have been growing African violets for over 30 years, I have learned what makes them happy and what makes them sad.  I will be sharing growing tips with you to help you produce show quality plants.

First of all, AVs like consistent care.  This means a growing environment that is evenly moist, small temperature range, 40% humidity,  10 hours of bright light, constant method of fertilization with 1/4 strength AV fertilizer.  If you are comfortable in your environment, so will African violets be comfortable.