It sounds like your African violet has produced an offset, which emerges from the base of the plant. If that is the case, you can certainly divide your plant and plant the offset in its own pot.
Spring or summer is the best time to divide an African violet because it is actively growing and gives the plant the best chance at recovering before it goes into the semi-dormant season.
Depending on when you last repotted your African violet, this would also be a good time to give your main plant a refresher. Just remember that African violets prefer to be slightly root bound so pick a container that matches the root size.
Here are a few references for dividing and repotting your African violet.
Hi Velma,
It sounds like your African violet has produced an offset, which emerges from the base of the plant. If that is the case, you can certainly divide your plant and plant the offset in its own pot.
Spring or summer is the best time to divide an African violet because it is actively growing and gives the plant the best chance at recovering before it goes into the semi-dormant season.
Depending on when you last repotted your African violet, this would also be a good time to give your main plant a refresher. Just remember that African violets prefer to be slightly root bound so pick a container that matches the root size.
Here are a few references for dividing and repotting your African violet.
Hope this helps!