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PLEASE LIMIT QUESTIONS TO AFRICAN VIOLETS. I will accept any question or problem relating to African Violets and their care. If I do not know the answer, I will research it for you. PLEASE NOTE: I DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SAT NIGHT AS THIS IS THE JEWISH SABBATH. |
I always tell folks violets NEED three things to be healthy: 1)Water; 2)Light; and 3)Warmth. These are the main three. They also need humidity, but that comes into play with warmth usually. I would discontinue
Julia, Even though the roots are don't appear too wet it could still be a fungus. Go ahead and purchase an anti-fungal solution and apply it at half strength. It may help. It does sound as if your violet
Julia, I completely understand. Having a plant that old is longer than some people have had children! To be honest, I don't recommend watering from the bottom. It can contribute to root rot. However,

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