Violet is one of the most common indoor flowers. A plant with amazingly shaped flowers and outlandish colors is finding more and more fans. Five-petal violet flowers are collected in a brush. The leaves are fleshy, round and fluffy - covered with villi. The leaves are different in shape - pointed or rounded. The stem of the violet is shortened. The fruit is a box with small seeds.
Currently, varieties of violets number several hundred. "Violet fashion" keeps up with the times, and annually breeders pamper florists with new species. The classic, of course, pleases with bright colors. But every new variety evokes a special thrill in the soul. Isadora's violets relatively recently “honored” gardeners with their attention, but they already won the hearts of many of them. And for good reason. Large double and semi-double flowers, fringed along the edge with bright lilac strokes and raspberries of raspberry color. The variety pleases with abundant flowering for a long time.
Despite the fact that Isadora is unpretentious violet, caring for it has some features. Observing them, you can grow a healthy and beautiful flower.
Soil and capacity
Violet prefers nutritious and loose soil, permeable to air and moisture. The violet does not tolerate excess moisture, and stagnation of water can lead to plant disease. Given this fact, pour drainage into the pot - a layer of pebbles or expanded clay. The most suitable soil for the plant is a mixture:
- 5 parts - sheet earth;
- 1 part - sand;
- 3 parts - peat.
Additionally, charcoal and moss (sphagnum) can be added to the soil, light soil will contribute to the development of the plant, since Isadora is a violet responsive to good care. The roots are located in the upper layer of soil, so a low capacity with a diameter of 6-9 cm is suitable for a flower. In a smaller pot, the roots will be cramped and the plant will not develop well. And frequent transplants hinder the good development and growth of the flower.
Lighting
Violet Le Isadora loves diffused light, so it must be protected from direct sunlight. It is best to grow it on windows facing east, west or north. In summer, you need to shade the violet - it can be a sheet of white paper or fabric. In winter, on the contrary, there may be a need for artificial lighting, since the plant needs decent lighting. Lighting Issues:
- Excess light - the leaves of the violet bend down, as if “hiding” from the excess of light. The leaves will fade - they will become light, almost yellow. The flowers become smaller and thinner, quickly fade, and brown spots appear on the leaves - burns.
- Lack of lighting - petioles are pulled out, leaflets are pulled up and lose their luster, becoming thinner.
Temperature and humidity
The optimum temperature for violets is 20-24 degrees. Under such conditions, plants bloom for a long time, large flowers stay for a long time on a peduncle. Violet is a persistent plant that can tolerate a drop in temperature to 5 degrees. It is important to remember that in summer you need to avoid temperatures above 30 degrees for more than 5 days. And in winter - at low temperatures - it is necessary to reduce watering.
Isadora is a violet for which air drying is destructive. It must be systematically sprayed. But it should be remembered that high humidity also leads to the development of fungal diseases.
Violet of Le Isadore. Description and features of watering
It is important to water the violet correctly and not to forget that excess moisture can destroy the plant. Therefore, the flower should be watered as the soil dries. Use warm water, because the plant simply can not tolerate cold watering. It is recommended that water from the tap be defended for 2-3 days or passed through a filter. Violet requires accuracy in watering, for this you need to follow the rule: water should not get to the point of growth of the flower, that is, to the center of the plant. Therefore, watering can be done in 3 ways:
- Through the pallet - it is necessary to pour as much water into it as the soil absorbs. 30 minutes after watering, drain the excess.
- Watering from above is the most common and convenient way, but with violet it requires accuracy. Using a watering can or a container with a tube, pour water in a thin stream without falling onto the leaves of plants.
- Wick watering - pass a piece of tissue through the drainage hole in the tank: lower one end into the tank with water, the other remains on the ground surface.
Diseases and Pests
Isadora - violet, which practically does not get sick if you observe optimal humidity indoors. Transplanting or adding new soil can lead to late blight. You can notice it by brown spots on the leaves. It is difficult to get rid of this disease, therefore, superphosphate must be periodically added to the soil. Violet is affected by a nematode and thrips. You can get rid of pests with nematicides.