Leaves Curl Up - Visible Insects or Related Pests Described
Leaves are curling up on the edges, and there are visible insects or related pests on the plant. These pests measure about 1/100 inch in length. They are arachnids and, as such, have eight legs. They may be white, yellow or brown in color. Due to their small size, they may only be visible with a magnifying glass. If your African Violet has this combination of symptoms, it may be 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.
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