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Leaf Scorch

If your African Violet is suffering from leaf scorch, the leaves will have dry, brown spots on them. This is a form of necrosis analogous to sunburn. While there are other problems which may cause leaves to develop brown spots on them, leaf scorch is a symptom specific to 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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