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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    June 5, 2011
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    Neem oil is effective as well. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htm

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    roseman on
    June 5, 2011
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    You are not really doing anything wrong, this just happens sometimes and can be quite frustrating. There is a product called Green Cure that is sold on-line and at some local garden centers and greenhouses. It works very well to get rid of and control powdery mildew. Here is a link to their website for you:
    http://www.greencure.net/ I use it on my roses and garden veggies that get powdery mildew from time to time. My mother has used it on her african violets with success as well. The PM spores can get onto various things and thus transmit back to the plants, so a treatment method such as Green Cure is in order.

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    Susan75023 on
    July 22, 2011
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    The only answers I have is that they are too wet or too dry. But you are following directions. Did you use African Violet potting soil? If all of this is followed, I don't have a clue. I would take a plant with you to a store where they sell them and ask what they think. If a box store, ask for the plant expert.

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    Nikki on
    October 7, 2011
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    A "pup" refers to a plantlet that grows at the stem. It is similar to a plantlet that is grown from the leaves. Many times, people assume it is just the plant getting larger at the base, when in fact, there are several plants growing together as the pups get older. These can be removed and transplanted to form new plants.

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    Nikki on
    October 18, 2011
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    Have you tried dusting the leaf cutting with rooting hormone? Most rooting hormones also contain fungicide, which helps keep rot away. You should also try a faster draining soil or watering less. Rot is frequently caused by too much water and cutting back on moisture will help keep it away.

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    Nikki on
    October 19, 2011
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    It may take some time for the divided plants to bloom. Dividing can shock the plant and cause them to not bloom for some time. Continue to care for them as you have and once they recover, they will begin to bloom again.

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    Nikki on
    January 4, 2012
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    Yes, they can. You will normally find them on the undersides of the leaves in clusters. They are usually green or black but may be found in others colors too. You could be seeing egg sacs. Mealy bugs are another possibility, occurring in white, cottony clusters on leaf surfaces. Spider mites also affect these plants and will usually leave white webbing. Regardless of the type of pest, I would recommend treating the plant with neem oil. It is quite effective in treating all of these insects. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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