Many lovers of home flowers will say that the violet is the queen of the windowsill. These unusually beautiful and vibrant plants are found in every home.
Violet - Queen of the Window Sills
There are a large number of varieties of violets, which differ from each other in the shape of a flower, leaves. Such a variety allows you to choose the most suitable variety that fits perfectly into the interior of the room. But experienced flower growers know that the "Maria" violet is suitable for everyone.
All flower growers dream of growing violets. This plant is unpretentious, and in a short time it will delight you with long, plentiful flowering.
The history of violets
Violet is a one- or perennial plant. The flower belongs to the Gesneriaceae family. In nature, this flower prefers to grow in the mountainous regions of Africa. This plant is widespread throughout the globe. The minimum requirements for growing conditions - this is why they appreciate the “Maria" indoor violet. The main thing is to create optimal conditions for growth.
Violets were grown as a houseplant only in the 20th century. Breeders during this time created many species that delight the eye with their appearance.
But T. Dadoyan gave flower lovers an unforgettable sort of violet “Maria”. The flower is characterized by large dense corollas. This variety can truly be called a highlight. Breeders tried to combine all the best in it: a corrugated frill along the edge of the petals, a fantasy pattern of amazing shape. The flower itself resembles a small rose. Violet "Maria" is a luxurious variety with a rosette of bright green color and attractive pink flowers.
Grade description
All flower growers know that you cannot stop on one sort of violets. After all, immediately I want to buy some more beautiful, fluffy and bright plants. Therefore, before buying, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the description of violets "Maria". This is a fixed sport from the variety “Fairy”.
This variety is characterized by densely-colored flowers, which in dissolution for a long time are in the form of "goofers". Petals are white, with a pink tint. Along the edge there is a raspberry-colored border with a dusting and green dense ruffle. The flowers are large, voluminous, with a diameter of up to 6 cm. Green ruffle appears in 2-3 flowering. The brightness of the color is affected by the ambient temperature.
Leaflets are standard: wavy, saturated green. At the outlet, the leaves are curly, wavy, it “twists”. Rosette loose, petioles long. An interesting fact is that when growing varieties on a rack, leaves rise up. But if the pot is on the windowsill, all the leaves are lowered behind the pot. This feature of growth directly depends on the lighting.
The variety does not belong to early ripening; it grows slowly. Violet Ave Maria loves the light. Specialists recommend bringing several plants to bloom at once, because sports are often found. But flower growers claim that all flowering options are beautiful.
The variety is characterized by a long flowering period. Inflorescences do not fade for a long time. Peduncles easily hold large, stuffed "heads of cabbage." This variety is unpretentious, gives a lot of children, grows quickly.
Many people think that the name “Ave Maria” is very sporty. "Mary" when it blooms, on one plant there can be 2 peduncles that differ from each other. The main flower in this variety should be a light tone.
Plant propagation methods
All flower growers want to grow their own violet on their windowsill. This is easy enough to do. Violets can be grown in several ways:
- cuttings;
- stepchildren;
- propagation by seeds;
- reproduction by peduncles.
Lovers of violets recommend at home to propagate the plant by leaf cuttings or pinching.
Cutting violets
This method is most often used at home. In this case, rooting occurs almost 100%. But when growing violets "Virgin Mary", it should be remembered that this variety shows high sportiness. Therefore, no one can guarantee that the flower grown from the leaf will be characterized by the same flowering as the mother plant.
- Carefully cut a sturdy leaf at an angle on a maternal healthy plant.
- Rooted leaves both in water and in soil or peat tablet.
- The cut leaf should be rooted immediately.
- You can create greenhouse conditions for him with a glass.
- After a while, the children will appear on the handle. At this point, carefully detach the leaf
- Under favorable conditions, the violet will bloom in 1 year.
Step-propagation
This method is great for propagating the variety of violets "Maria". After all, he guarantees that the new plant will inherit all maternal qualities.
- Choose a strong mother plant.
- The stepson must have more than 3 leaves.
- Carefully cut off the stepson with a sharp tool. You can use an awl or a sharp knife. In doing so, be careful not to injure the main outlet of the violet.
- For rooting, you can use a peat tablet or soil, purchased in advance in the store.
- In order for the stepson to take root quickly, greenhouse conditions should be created within 1 month.
The choice of capacity for landing
Particular attention should be paid to choosing the right violet container. The pot should not be too small. Large containers are also not worth choosing, otherwise flowering may not come soon. After all, the plant will strengthen the root system. Only when the entire space of the pot is filled with roots does the flowering period begin. Experts recommend choosing small pots.
Temperature and lighting
When growing violets, special attention should be paid to temperature conditions and lighting. Violets can not be placed in open sunny places, because the rays leave burns on the leaves. Some varieties need a long daylight, so fluorescent lamps should be used.
From autumn to spring, it can become cool on the windowsills of the flowers , so it is recommended to transfer them to shelving. For normal growth, the plant needs a temperature of + 20-22 degrees.
Watering
Proper watering of violets is the basis of a long and high-quality development of the plant. It should be moderate, experts recommend watering the plant twice a week. Both the upper and lower methods are used.
The upper watering method involves filling the pot with water over the edge, making sure that water does not get on the surface of the leaves. This is not a very effective method, as the soil is moistened unevenly.
Bottom watering involves installing pots with a plant in a pan with water, to which fertilizer is often added.
It is necessary to water with settled and heated water.