Rejuvenating a Leggy African Violet by Re-rooting the Stem

African violets lose lower leaves over time, leaving a bare stem. To rejuvenate: cut the stem so 2 inches remain below the lowest leaves. Plant in a 3-inch pot with fresh mix, water, and enclose in a sealed plastic bag in a warm, sunny spot. Roots form in ~6 weeks. Repotting every 6 months (removing ½ inch of root ball and resetting deeper) prevents this.

This "radical re-rooting" gives the plant a fresh start. The bag maintains humidity for root initiation.