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MGMihaela Gavrilescu26 March 20220 Wish green leaves
Saintpaulia with small leaves in the centre
Hello! I recently noticed how most of my saintpaulia plants show a new characteristic: all the new leaves in the center remain small and clumped, and over time they even dry out. Today I thought it might be a virus affecting them. I am attaching some pictures. What could it be and what treatment is needed?
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Hello, from the photos, the plants show the symptoms of a physiological disorder often found in these plants, caused by external factors (excessive fertilization, strong light, too high temperature, compact soil, etc. ). Thus, it is recommended to place the plants in a place away from direct heat sources, and when watering, use moderate amounts of water and let the soil dry enough between waterings. It is also important to maintain an interval of at least two weeks between fertilization and to use a granular fertilizer, special for flowering plants. Detailed information on the proper care of Saintpaulia can be found in our article Saintpaulia, plant care and growing guide.
MGMihaela Gavrilescu26 March 2022Thanks a lot for the guidance! I haven’t fertilized in the last 3 months, and the planta stays in the shade, but it’s quite possible it’s related to the warm air in the house in winter and the fairly hard and compact substrate. I’ll keep your recommendations in mind. Have a nice day!
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