For those of you who still have small children in school--I used to root African violets thru the year and put them in a pretty pot when they were ready. Then come Christmas, I sent them in as gifts to their teachers. The teachers loved it! They told me they get so many gifts from their students that they just don't know what to do with. With the violet, they could set it in their classroom window and they, along with their whole class, could enjoy it for the remainder of the year. Of course, you would do well to buy your pots during summer while the stores have a nice selection.