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Black Fungus on Leaves - White Specks of "Cotton"

Leaves have a spotty, black fungus on them (Sooty Mold). Also, the leaves and stems have what looks like white specks of cotton on them. If your African Violet has this combination of symptoms, it is probably suffering from the following:

Check this possible cause against the symptoms you are seeing. It 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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