Leaves Darken on the Edge - Leaves Deformed - Dark Speckles on Leaves
Leaves darken on the edge, and the leaves are deformed or twisted. Also, the leaves 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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