Eventually, these leaves and stems will wilt and turn mushy, i.e., they rot. More information . Sometimes called leaf burn. A condition analogous to sunburn. African Violets suffer leaf scorch when exposed to too much direct sunlight or when placed too close to grow lights .
Symptoms appear as dry, dark patches on the upperside of the leaves.
More information . Often included under the description of leaf type . Specific leaf shapes include heart-shaped , holly , longifolia , ovate , pointed , round , serrated and truncate . Generally, any unusual spots found on the leaves of African Violets, such as those caused by getting water on the leaves. However, the term is often reserved for those spots specifically caused by bacteria.