Help with African violet

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Originally Posted by Anisa

Thank you all for the help. I grow them under light and will raise this higher. It has tons of leaves and i did not realize it missing light.
Another question -
Do you spray your violets?

You might already know that leaves are not to be wet so I put water and weak fert. in a pan and set avs in it for awhile till soil is moist and let them drain. My mom and others did this with great results. I'm sure watering directly on the soil and avoiding leaves works as well. Since the leaves are hairy, they seem to retain water too long and die off. I've read that if you must clean them,take a violet leaf and use it to wipe off another leaf. But watering as suggested will avert soiled leaves.