Oh horror, the beloved African violet leaves its leaves drooping sadly. It no longer seems vital, but sick and decrepit. Here's how to save the weakened plant.
What to do if African violet leaves droop?
If African violets droop their leaves, it may be due to lack of water, root rot or root lice. First aid: Either let the plant soak in water, cut off rotten roots or remove root lice and change the soil.
Why is my African violet drooping its leaves?
The African violet leaves its leaves drooping because it couldn't draw enough water from the soil. This can have two causes. Either you forgot towatering, so the plant has dried up, or its roots are no longer intact, so they can't transport water. The roots may have died due toroot rot because you watered the violet too often. It is also possible that the African violet is infested with root lice that have damaged the roots.
The African violet leaves are hanging, what should I do?
First check what the cause is. If you haven't watered enough, place the violet pot in soft, room temperature water and let it soakIf the soil was too wet and the roots smell unpleasantly putrid (root rot), cut alldiseased roots from. Roots infected with root lice must also be removed. Swap the old potting soil for new, drier substrate. Here you will find tips on how to water the African violet correctly.
How do I keep my African violet he althy?
The African violet no longer lets its leaves droop, but it still appears weakened and no longer blooms. Now it needs your loving care to get back on its feet, i.e. roots. Check thetemperatureand thelime content of the irrigation waterIs it getting enoughlight? If all parameters are correct, it will soon have completely recovered and delight you with its blooms again.
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Preserve African violets from root rot
If your African violets keep suffering from rotten roots, you should consider purchasing a special flower pot that allows water to drain or evaporate quickly. Choose either a terracotta flower pot (€19.00 on Amazon), an orchid pot or a plastic flower pot with a lot of drainage holes. Mix expanded clay, pieces of bark or perlite into the substrate to loosen it up and allow for better drainage.
