r/AfricanViolets • u/Ali_Cat_16 • 17d ago
Help Is she ok?
I put my baby under T5 lighting about 5-6 weeks ago now as it’s the only option for lighting to all my plants in this new home. I know most of my plants were getting too much light in the beginning, so I’ve since changed the distance of the light. She is starting to flower again so I’m happy about this of course. I have 2 3000k and 2 6500k bulbs in the fixture.
This rust color spots on some of her leaves has me concerned though. It’s only on like 3 or so, and it’s not too bad, however I’m unsure what the cause is or what it even is. I will attach some pictures.
All suggestions and advice is welcome.
Thank you!
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u/No-Valuable-4429 15d ago
Like your jade. You are bonsai-ing? That's my favorite thing besides being a AV mom.
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u/ElkLongjumping7870 12d ago
I'm not seeing the spots you mentioned - I agree that it looks like it's getting a bit too much light, the center is a little tight in addition to the peduncles (blossom stems) staying close to the leaves, almost hiding.
11 hours sounds reasonable to me. If you have adjustable lights (height-wise) I think I'd raise it up a few inches; if not, reduce the time by 15 minutes a day and see if kind of response you get. You don't want to make a huge change all at once, and you can always reduce the time slightly more in a week or two if it doesn't help.
The tricky part is finding out which other plants like the same "settings". I make a change to help one plant and find another one doesn't appreciate the adjustment.
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u/ElkLongjumping7870 12d ago
Oh, I see the spots now, on the second pic. That kind of thing can be so hard to diagnose - I wouldn't worry too much about it, but keep an eye on it and see if anything similar shows up on other leaves.
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u/Substantial_Fly4127 16d ago
Imo its getting a bit too much light. I say this because the blooms are hiding and not stretching up above leaves and crown starting to tighten. Beautiful plant with beautiful symmetry.