Leaves Brittle - Leaves Deformed

Leaves are brittle or cracked, and they are deformed or twisted.

This combination of symptoms may be caused by a number of problems. You may either view the full list of possible causes, or further elaborate on the symptoms you are seeing by selecting from the list below.

• Complete list of possible causes.

Additional Symptoms

• Leaves curl down on the edge.
• Leaves curl up on the edge.
• Leaves deformed mostly in the crown. Other leaves may be affected, but this symptom is most visible on the younger, smaller leaves of the crown.
• Leaves are generally distorted.
• Leaves darken on the edge.
• Leaves have dark speckles on the underside of them.
• Leaves have streaks on the underside of them. Streaks are gray or silver in color.
• Leaves have scarring on the upperside of them.
• Leaves appear smaller than normal.
• Flowers are deformed or twisted.
• Flowers are damaged. They may have holes in them.
• Flowers appear blotchy or streaked.
• Not flowering. The Violet may have buds, but they are not opening.
• Crown has excessive plant hairs growing from it.
• Crown deformed.
• Roots turn black.
• Visible insects or related pests. These pests may only be visible with a magnifying glass.

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