Why are my leaves turning brown on my African Violet?

The leaves of your African violet may start to turn brown if the soil is too moist or too dry. Wait until the top inch of soil is dry to the touch before watering again, and avoid getting water on the crown of the plant. Excess water on the leaves can lead to brown spots and disease.

How do you get rid of brown leaves on African violets?

Using your forefinger and thumb to pinch off the leaf or flower is one way of pruning African violets. You can also use sterilized scissors. Remove plant material as close to the base as possible without cutting into the main stem.

How do I know if my African Violet is overwatered?

If your African Violet plant has been over-watered, the soil will retain too much water. This retention of water will cause the leaves and /or leaf stems to turn soft, limp or mushy.

Do African violets need sunlight?

African violets need indirect sunlight, direct can burn the leaves. Choose a north- or east- facing window for best results. Keep plants away from cold glass and rotate the pot once a week so all leaves receive light. Extend daylight by placing African violets under a grow light during winter months.

How do you rejuvenate African violets?

Remove the plant from the pot and check the roots for rot (brown – black soft roots). It is possible for plants to grow new roots. If a majority of the roots are still white or light-colored, prune off the rotted roots, and re-pot the plant in soil for African violets in a container with several drainage holes.

How do you revive an overwatered African Violet?

If you have soft, limp or mushy leaves due to overwatering, first of all stop watering the plant. Then gently remove the soft, limp or mushy leaves and gently remove plant from pot. Gently remove the old soil, not too much soil, as the African Violet plant likes to be root bound.

Can an overwatered African violet Be Saved?

To save an overwatered African Violet, carefully remove the plant from its pot and put it on several layers of paper towels or newspaper. Dry the roots and remove any decaying roots and leaves. Clean the roots of any soil carefully as the roots of African violets tend to break easily.

What are some problems with African violets?

African Violet Leaf Problems Rot. African violets with crown and root rot have the symptoms or drooping leaves around the outside of the plant. Botrytis Blight. Botrytis blight in African violets is a fungal disease that causes the leaves to appear blighted. Mealybugs. African violets with mealybugs have stunted and distorted leaves throughout the plant. Water Spots.

What is wrong with my African violet?

Diseases, such as root rot and crown rot, are often to blame when an African violet wilts. Both are more likely when the potting mixture is saturated due to poor drainage or too much water.

Do African violets need special soil?

You can buy special soil mix for African violets, which is great. But it is not necessary – you can mix your own special soil by mixing 1/3 of ordinary potting soil, 1/3 peat moss and 1/3 perlite or vermiculite. Actually, too much peat moss can even kill African violet – be careful not to put too much peat moss.

What do African violets need to survive?

African Violets prefer moderate to bright indirect sunlight. Keep them near an east or west window for best results. Aim to provide your African Violet with at least 8 hours of sunlight a day. If your African Violets foliage begins to yellow and the plant seems to be reaching, it is probably not getting enough light.