Limp, wilted plants. This can be caused by overwatering, poor drainage or root rot. Violets prefer evenly moist but not soggy ...

or your African violets start drooping, and you notice the leggy growth Lisa describes, consider repotting your African violets. 'Then they need to be re-potted, burying those stems under the ...

African violets do better when they are slightly under-potted. Repot only when necessary into a pot that is one size up and use an all-purpose potting soil or African violet potting mix.

African violets are one ... poor drainage or root rot. Violets prefer evenly moist but not soggy soil. Do not leave plants in standing water. Repot plants into containers that drain better.