About Nancy Expertise I can answer questions on the following subjects:
Pests, chemicals
Showing AVs
Sowing Seeds
Problems with plants
Basics of AV growing
Episcias
Streptocarpus
Experience I am an African violet Advanced Judge in US and Canada. I have written a book on pests of African violets called "Insects, Pests and Diseases of the African Violet Family" My articles appear in African Violet Magazine and Chatter as well as in other magazines.
Organizations AVSA
AVSC
African Violet Society of Greater Montreal
Saintpaulia Society of Montreal
Publications Book author: "Insects, Pests and Diseases of the African Violet Family"
African Violet Magazine, many issues
Chatter Magazine Many issues
Horticulture
Other Magazines
Education/Credentials University of Indiana Master's work (Music)
Awards and Honors Jr. Queen of Show (Pixie Blue) AVSC Convention Montreal
Approximately 100 blue ribbons
25 or so Best of Class
Past/Present clients I sell mostly leaves on Ebay. I sell plants at convention shows and local shows.
Question Ihave two african violets that are developing soggy/water filled leaves on the bottom near the pot. This just started about 6 weeks ago. Am I letting them get too dry or are they too wet. I love both of them and hate to lose either one. I plan to repot them in the next few days also. Is this a good idea. The pots are quite small for the plants.
Thanks,
Brenda
Answer These were probably over watered at some time. Just remove the leaves.
Repotting will not help these leaves. If all or many of the leaves are soggy, the plant probably has root rot and will die, unfortunately.
Remove the plant from the pot and see if you have nice white roots. If roots are dark, the plant needs to be repotted.
