Distinguishing Symptoms Rootbound . The roots are growing out and around the rootball. Elongated neck forms above the soil line . If your African Violet has this symptom, its pot size is too small. Other Symptoms Not flowering .
Plant growth is slow .
Plant growth is rangy . This will be seen in the elongated leaves and stems. Treatment Repot in the next pot size up. In general, pot sizes for African Violets come in 1-inch increments. Be sure to use what is called an Azalea pot.