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Fuzzy Gray or Brown Growth on Leaves

Leaves have a fuzzy gray or brown growth on them. If your African Violet has this symptom, 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.

Note: The fuzzy gray or brown growth associated with Botrytis should be distinguished from the light gray powder which Powdery Mildew causes. For more information, see Powdery Mildew.

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