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Leaves Brittle - Dark Speckles on Leaves

Leaves are brittle and cracked, and they have dark, slightly-raised speckles on the underside of them. If your African Violet has this combination of symptoms, it may have Mites. Below is a list of those Mites which may be responsible.

Check these possible causes against the symptoms you are seeing. Each is accompanied by a full description which will help you determine whether or not it is the cause of the problems your African Violet is experiencing.

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