Exactly! My African violet is facing south. I didn't take much care ...just water it every 4 or 5 days, once a while (maybe every one or two months) put some fertilizers (specially for violet). They bloom all the time!
yes.. My family has many 紫羅蘭 since when I was young. so I totally agree with Yui. Also, do not put under direct sun light but enough sun light.
切忌水弄濕葉子 because it will make the leaves "Lan".