African violet grows well in air conditioned rooms during the summer. Water colder than room temperature, spilled on leaves, causes white blotches. Thin, dark green leaves with long petioles are an indication of inadequate light. Leaf stems or leaves in contact with clay pots may be killed by accumulated salts in the pots. Exposing the plant to bright, direct sun causes leaf scorch.
Propagation is by leaf petiole cuttings or by division.
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