Did you receive a stunning, blooming African Violet as a gift? You might have noticed it dwindling over time, wilting and losing its vibrancy. More often than not, this decline can be attributed to a plant disease called root rot. Root rot is a fungal disease that wilts and discolors plant leaves. It turns the …
African violets
As with all houseplants, basic hygienic procedures are required for African violets. This includes cleaning the leaves to remove dust and other contaminants. Soft velvety leaves can capture all kinds of dirt: dust, pets’ fur, or soil from outdoors. This disrupts the photosynthesis process, makes breathing difficult, and creates an ideal environment for the spread …
African violets can start dying due to dehydration, variations in light, humidity, or temperature, overwatering, or exposure to direct drafts from air conditioning. Root rot, often caused by poor drainage, can also cause wilting. It’s important to identify and correct these factors to revive the plant.
African violets are eye-catching houseplants with lush, velvety green foliage and drop-dead gorgeous blooms. As pleasant as African violets are, they are prone to various problems that mar their beauty with brown spots. What could go wrong? Brown spots on African violet leaves are commonly caused by diseases such as fungal leaf spots, bacterial blight, …
African violet is one of the most beautiful houseplants you can have. That is unless it has become mushy or discolored as a result of too much water. Many houseplant gardeners make the mistake of overwatering. When trying to care for your plant, it is easy to overdo it. Check for major damage and relocate …