Sunlight - Uneven Exposure

Description

To grow symmetrically, African Violets need to receive equal amounts of sunlight on all sides. If a Violet receives all its sunlight on only one side, it will begin to grow lopsided.

Distinguishing Symptoms

• Plant appears lopsided. One side of the Violet is growing larger than the other.

If the largest side of your Violet is the one closest to the window, then it is probably getting uneven exposure to sunlight.

Treatment

Begin rotating your African Violet a quarter turn, each week.

Prevention

Rotate your African Violet a quarter turn, each week.

For more about African Violets and the light they need, see "Caring for African Violets."

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