How to prune african violet 'blue nile'

Year-round; spring is ideal for more thorough tidying. Remove spent flower stalks cleanly at their base. Peel away flat or yellowed outer leaves. Remove suckers with a sterile blade or toothpick before they develop their own roots.

Deadhead continuously; remove suckers every 4–6 weeks. African violet 'Blue Nile' benefits from consistent deadheading and removal of yellowing outer leaves to sustain continuous bloom. Keep to a single crown by removing suckers as they appear — multiple crowns reduce flowering. No hard pruning is needed; good ongoing tidying is sufficient.

Remove spent flower stalks cleanly at their base. Peel away flat or yellowed outer leaves. Remove suckers with a sterile blade or toothpick before they develop their own roots.