Violet Vodiannaya attracts many gardeners with an unusual appearance. Before buying a flower, you should understand the intricacies of its cultivation. On how to properly care for the plant, read further in the article.
Did you know? Three-colored violet is a popular remedy in folk medicine. Healers prepare with its use drugs for the treatment of allergies, fever and problems with the urinary system.
Botanical description of the plant
Variety of Violet Violets was brought up by Tatyana Dadoyan in 2011. The plant has an unusual appearance. The rosette of the flower is large and uniform. 4–5 buds are formed on the peduncle. The flowers are blue or blue-violet. In the center and in the lower part the color is more saturated, closer to the edge the color is pinkish. Terry petals to the touch.
On the edge of the leaf plates is a wavy fringe of light green color. Petioles are light green. The leaves are dark. Violet Violet, like other varieties, can bloom at any time of the year. Usually flowering occurs from May to November. In the dissolution of the buds are up to 1 month.
Conditions for successful growing at home
Violets are demanding on the microclimate. Lighting, temperature, and humidity affect flower development.
Important! Spraying a flower from a spray gun is unacceptable - the plant can rot.
Location and Lighting
Violets need bright diffused lighting. Avoid direct radiation. Shade the plant is also not worth it. Daylight hours should be 10-13 hours. The best place to place the flowerpot is the windowsill on the east side. However, there is a way out even if the windows in the room do not face east. Cover the window on the south side with a light curtain or paper. If the plant is located on the northern or western windowsill - turn on the phytolamp.
Temperature mode
The optimum room temperature is +19 ... + 24 ° С. Try not to allow indicators above and below the norm.
Air humidity
Room humidity is quite suitable for Violet Water. Maintain moisture levels between 50-60%.
Important! Do not buy too wide or deep containers. Rhizome should occupy the entire space of the pot.
Home Care
In addition to the microclimate, the flower needs to organize proper care. It necessarily includes watering, fertilizing and transplanting.
Watering
Violets actively grow and bloom only with regular watering. The moisturizing rules are as follows:
- irrigation frequency - every 3-4 days;
- water should not be colder + 20 ° C;
- Before moisturizing, water should be left standing for 24 hours.
- do not dry the soil and do not allow stagnation of water.
You can water a plant in three ways:
- From a watering can. Pour water directly under the root so that it does not fall on the stems and leaves.
- Through the pallet. Put the pot in a container of water. When the visible part of the soil is saturated with water, take away the flowerpot. Let the water drain through the drain holes. After that, return the plant back.
- Through the wick. Place a piece of the cord in the pot and pull it through the drainage holes. The end of the cord, place water. In this case, the pot should not touch water. Through the wick, the soil will absorb enough water.
Top dressing
In order for the violet to bloom in a timely manner, it must be nourished with mineral substances. A plant needs products containing potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus. From organics, preparations based on humus or humus are suitable. Apply fertilizer to the soil every 2-3 weeks. It is not worth feeding the plant in three cases: in the first month after transplantation, during illness, and with temperature deviations.
Pruning
Frequent pruning of violets is not necessary. Once every 5 years, the flower can be rejuvenated. To do this, the lower leaves are cut from the stem, and the peduncle is transplanted by the rooting method.
Did you know? According to ancient Greek legend, Zeus created the violet. The Thunderer turned into a flower a girl who tried to hide from Apollo.
Transplant Rules
Violet Water is transplanted every year. It is advisable to carry out the procedure in the spring. After winter, the soil is depleted, and it is better to update it. The substrate can be prepared independently.
To do this, mix:
- peat;
- leafy soil;
- sand;
- turf soil;
- vermiculite.
Many gardeners buy a universal substrate for decorative flowering plants. Ready soil mixture meets all the requirements of violets. For a transplant, you should buy a new pot. It should be 1.5–2 cm larger than the previous one.
Transplant as follows:
- Pour part of the substrate into a new pot.
- Remove the violet from the old pot.
- Remove from the rhizome part of the old soil.
- Move the flower to a new container.
- Fill the soil to the level of the stem.
Video: violet transplant
How to propagate
Violet water grade violet can be propagated in three ways:
- Rooting leaf. For propagation, leaves growing under the peduncle are suitable. Separate the leaf plate with the petiole. Use a knife to cut diagonally. Place the leaf with the petiole in 1 cm water. You can also mix the soil with sand in equal parts and immerse the sheet in this substrate. When the roots appear on the petiole, transplant the leaf into the ground according to the standard procedure.
- Rooting a peduncle. A flower stalk that has just blossomed or has begun to fade can also be rooted. Cut it while capturing the stipules. Place it in water or a substrate similar to rooting a leaf.
- Rooting kids. The method is convenient for planned flower transplantation. Separate the children from the outlet and plant them in separate pots.
Possible growing difficulties
Violets sometimes give owners a lot of trouble, and Vodiannaya is no exception. When growing a flower, plaque, spots on the leaves or rot may appear. These are signs of fungal diseases. The fungus develops from improper care or infection. Among the most common diseases - powdery mildew, fusarium, late blight, gray rot and rust. A plant with signs of illness needs to be cleaned of damage. Next, transplant a flower with a complete replacement of the soil. For final treatment, use a fungicide, for example, Topaz.
Pests are also dangerous for the flower. Most often, the variety Vodyanaya is attacked aphid, cyclamen tick and mealybug. Pests are disposed of with insecticides. Among flower growers, the drug Fitoverm is popular. Violet Vodnaya blooms unusually beautifully. It is not surprising that many violet collectors wish to purchase this variety. With proper care, the plant will delight the owner with a bright flowering for a long time.
