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Yellow Leaves in African Violet
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A compact, flowering houseplant with fuzzy leaves and delicate blue, purple, pink, or white blooms produced nearly year-round with proper care
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African Violet care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to yellow leaves in African Violet. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Bright, indirect light from east or west-facing windows; 10–14 hours of light daily (use grow lights if needed). Direct sun can fade flowers
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water from below or at soil level to avoid wetting fuzzy foliage. Use room-temperature water
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Fertiliser
Feed every 2–4 weeks with diluted African violet fertilizer during growing season; reduce in winter. Low nitrogen promotes flowers
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Symptoms to look for in African Violet
- fiber_manual_recordPale green turning yellow
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing starting from lower leaves
- fiber_manual_recordInterveinal yellowing
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Common causes in African Violet
- fiber_manual_recordOverwatering
- fiber_manual_recordUnderwatering
- fiber_manual_recordNutrient deficiency
- fiber_manual_recordLow light
- fiber_manual_recordRoot rot
- fiber_manual_recordPests
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How to diagnose yellow leaves in African Violet
Check soil moisture first. Wet soil + yellow lower leaves = overwatering. Dry soil = underwatering. Yellowing between veins = nutrient deficiency.
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How to treat yellow leaves in African Violet
Adjust watering schedule. Feed with balanced fertiliser. Check for pests.
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Preventing yellow leaves in African Violet
Water only when top 2 inches of soil are dry. Feed during growing season. Provide adequate light.