African Violet Leaves Turning White? Here’s Why

Common Causes & Fixes

Too much light: Move to sides of light table or lower light intensity. Adjust fixtures farther away.
Compacted soil: Repot in same‑size pot, removing old soil, replacing with fresh mix.
High room temperature: Move to lower shelf of light cart (cooler).
Nitrogen deficiency: Use balanced African violet fertilizer (avoid urea).
Cold water on leaves: Causes beige, corky spots—not white. Water from base or use room‑temp water.

Usually a well‑balanced violet fertilizer and proper light/temperature solve the issue.

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