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title: "Hi im new to plants and I got this African violet, im just confused…"
description: "Hi im new to plants and I got this African violet, im just confused if I’m supposed to move it into a different pot or not & some of the leaves seem to be…"
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# Hi im new to plants and I got this African violet, im just confused…

_Postat av Kamiya den 2025-05-28_

Hi im new to plants and I got this African violet, im just confused if I’m supposed to move it into a different pot or not \& some of the leaves seem to be changing color

![Bilaga 1 av 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/SwlBdcI_jaZ80r2J0BHKEeLm5mBHepPXalLbPGpUaAk/UR-iDldISqqymdJiT-nY3w.webp?size=large)

## 5 kommentarer

### Miranda kommenterade den 2025-05-28

I’d keep it in the pot for a couple of weeks to not have shock happen. The leaves from what I can see look burned may want to back it up from window a little bit while it acclimates

#### Kamiya svarade den 2025-05-29

Thank you!!

### Ginger C kommenterade den 2025-05-28

My grandmothers African violets turned brown when she watered it from the top. I water mine from the bottom.

#### nick svarade den 2025-05-28

This 100%. They hate wet leaves

#### Kamiya svarade den 2025-05-29

Ooooh, thanks

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