"Linda W." wrote in message
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Hello ...

I have three African violets. One that I have had for three years is
now suddenly wilted, and the leaves and stems are very soft and limp
to the touch.

This plant has sentimental value for me and I would not like anything
to happen to it.

Might anyone know what is causing this, and what I should do?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Many thanks ...

Linda W.

AV's are probably one of the easiest plants to grow. My guess is that you
overwatered it because it was flowering and put on a great show.
Unfortunately, AV respond well to a bit of benign neglect, particularly when
it comes to excess watering. They don't like wet feet.

Here are a couple of thoughts that might work to resurrect you plant: l.
Clean off the old soil from the plant and repot in new soil that isn't soggy
and keep the new soil damp but not wet. 2. Break off one of the healthiest
leaves from your plant at the base and put it in water. When roots develop,
plant the leaf in a high humus soil and wait for new plants appear.
Personally, I would repot first and try for a new plant from a leaf as a
backup.

Good luck...

John