Q&A for How to Propagate African Violets

There could be many reasons why your violets are not blooming. Be sure the violet is receiving adequate light, such as on a windowsill. Also ensure that the soil is draining properly and the violets are receiving adequate food, water, and fertilizer.

Yes, plain water works just fine, however, you may want to boil it ahead of time to remove any microorganisms.

You can propagate violets from cuttings by simply removing the cutting with the roots intact, then placing it 2-4 inches deep in potting soil. Cover the plant with a plastic bag for two weeks.

Curled leaves are generally an indication of conditions that are too cold or too dry due to lack of watering.

Typically, the parent plant should go on living. However, it is does rot, as long as the roots of the new plants are in tact, you can plant them in fresh soil and they should be fine.

A newly propagated African Violet should bloom within 6 to 9 months. If your violet does not bloom in this time, make sure it is getting enough sunlight.

Yes, it is a seed pod, which means it contains many seeds on the inside that can be used to grow new violets. To do so, sprinkle the seeds over moist medium (the same type you would use for propagation) and cover with a light layer of soil. Treat it the same as you would a leaf cutting (i.e. putting a plastic bag on it), and in a few months you should have many babies to separate.