Ask-a-Dave's-Gardener: Need Young African Violet Advice, 1 by MissionVao

MissionVao wrote:
Hey!

So about two weeks ago, I bought two young African violets from some violet enthusiasts: Buckeye Country Gal (the smaller darker plant in the pictures) and Playful Spectrum (the larger, lighter one). I have a some questions:

1) The Playful Spectrum seems like it's getting big for it's pot. It tips over if I don't prop it against something. Is it time for repotting? If so, how big should its new pot be?

2) The little Buckeye is actually four plants, I think. They are starting to crowd each other. Should I separate them and give them each their own pot? I've been hesitant to do that, since they just now started to grow really quickly.

3) I'm going home for Thanksgiving (I'll be away for four days). My other plants will be fine, and the Playful Spectrum will be fine. I think the Buckeye will dry out. Should I take it with me? Or would that stress it out? I have a cut lemonade jug that I can put it in for the drive so it maintains humidity and is protected from drafts. Maybe that would keep it happy?

I'm so paranoid that I'm going to injure these violets. I've read countless things about repotting and working with young plants, but still...

Any advice is appreciated! Thanks in advance!

-J