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inky spots on leaves and stems of African Violets


Question

Inky coloured spots on
I suddenly have blackish/navy blueish/purplish spots on several of my African Violets.  They are potted in clay pots and a couple of them have lived in a white wicker basket.  Even the basket is spotty.  I have looked all over the internet and find solutions for every other colour of spots, but not this.  Do you have any insights?  Thanks!

Answer
Jane,
This is truly odd, and I've never seen it before. All I can suggest is that maybe it is a fungal infection or possibly another kind of "critter" like an insect. The plant itself looks pretty healthy, though.

I'll give you the website for the African Violet Society of America. They take questions FREE of charge, and are the best of the best.  Here it is:  www.avsa.org
Please write back and let me know what you find out. We learn something every day!

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