Almost all flower growers love violets. These delicate plants always delight the eye with bright, unusual flowering. There are many varieties of this plant, but today we will talk about the violet Fuchsian Lace. This romantic name arose thanks to corrugated fringe, densely located on the edge of terry bright fuchsia petals. This variety is quite prolific. But only experienced gardeners can cope with its cultivation, because the flower requires special care, is demanding on the conditions of detention.
Grade description
Violet Fuchsian Lace - these are large flowers visually similar to asterisks. In diameter, one flower reaches 7 cm. A thick, spectacular fringe of light green color runs along the edge of the petals. The main color of the flower is a pink-fuchsia hue, of various saturations. Due to the thick fringe, the flowers in the center of the outlet seem lace.
This variety is loved by many gardeners, because it is characterized by a long and plentiful flowering period. Located in the center of the outlet, the bouquet consists of a dense hat of flowers. On one peduncle, an average of 8-9 buds are placed. All flowers last a long time. Over time, the shade of the petals changes, which slightly fades in the sun. But the bouquet also looks attractive and spectacular.
Rosette violet Fuchsian Lace standard size and shape, neat. Leaflets are slightly wavy, heart-shaped. The attractiveness of this plant also lies in the fact that the rosette always maintains its compact form. At the same time, the violet Fuchsian Lace does not grow in breadth. The photo and description of this flower will help all beginning gardeners to decide on the choice of a new resident in their home.
This variety can also form sports. Flowers they may have a pale pink or white-pink hue. Sports from this variety are distinguished by light petioles and leaves. If the sport has red petioles of leaves, then it is possible to obtain a copy of a dark color.
Content Features
As mentioned above, the violet Fuchsian Lace is a rather finicky plant. She prefers to grow in natural light. It is practically impossible to achieve the active growth of the Fuchsievoe Lace Lace violet variety on a rack under artificial lighting. A lack of light will affect the state of the outlet. She loses her shape, becomes like a palm tree, because the leaves rise up.
For the normal development of this variety, it is desirable to place the plant on the western or eastern windows. If this is not possible, then installing the violet LE-Fuchsian Lace on the south window, it must be shaded with translucent curtains or blinds. From direct sunlight on the leaves of this tender plant, burns will appear, which in the future can provoke rot.
Remember, in order to achieve abundant flowering of the Fuchsian Lace lace violet, it is necessary that the daylight should be at least 12 hours.
The ideal ambient temperature for growing violets is 20-25 ° C. At night, the temperature can drop to 19 ° C. For young outlets, the preferred ambient temperature is 25 ° C.
Particular attention should be paid to air humidity. It should be in the range of 50-60%. Increasing or decreasing humidity negatively affects the condition of the plant. Eliminate excess moisture from the air with frequent ventilation.
In summer and winter, the main task of gardeners is to increase the level of humidity. To do this, it is enough to install a pot of violets in a pan filled with expanded clay and filled with water. At the same time, the bottom of the pot should not touch the water, because the earth will be constantly wet, which can lead to decay of the root system.
Violet Care
The main components of the proper care of violets of this variety are proper watering, transplanting, top dressing. Timely top dressing and watering is the key to optimal development and bright, plentiful flowering.
This variety of violets is very sensitive to excessive watering. A slight overmoistening of the soil can cause rotting of the root system, which will cause the development of fungal diseases. Re-watering the plant is necessary only when the topsoil dries to 1/3 of its height.
Watering violets can be arranged in 2 ways:
The lower watering of the Fuchsian Lace lace is done by placing a flower pot in a container with water at 2/3 of its height. The flower pot is kept in this state until the soil surface begins to shine with moisture. Approximately this process takes 20-30 minutes.
Top watering is done using a watering can with a long spout, from which water is gently poured into the edge of the pot.
Experienced gardeners do not recommend the use of wick watering for this variety. The plant gets wet and can die in speed.
For watering, use only soft water. The water temperature should be 1-2 degrees higher than the ambient temperature. Too cold or warm water can cause stress to the root system, which can also cause decay.
Plant nutrition
Fertilizing in the soil is a prerequisite for growing any indoor plants. After all, nutrients in the soil are not enough for the correct development of violets and its abundant flowering.
The plant needs top dressing during the growing season. Their composition depends directly on the stage of development of the plant.
So, in what period does the violet require one or another microelement for normal development?
- During the formation of the rosette, the plant needs nitrogen. It contributes to the active growth of violets and the saturated color of its leaves.
- When laying buds, the flower needs phosphorus, which increases the number of buds and activates the growth of the root system.
- To increase the plant's resistance to disease and to promote its flowering allows potassium.
Given these points, each grower must select the right fertilizer. Introducing the necessary nutrients, your violet will delight you with bright lace flowers for a long time.
Violet also needs the introduction of such trace elements in small doses:
- Calcium. Helps increase the turgor of peduncles and strengthens plant tissues.
- Sulfur and magnesium. Promotes the formation of chlorophyll and activates growth.
- Iron and other trace elements (boron, manganese, cobalt, silicon, copper, zinc) are necessary for the harmonious development of the plant.
Features of fertilizer application
Fertilizer should be applied to the soil every 2-3 weeks, starting in April. Stop the introduction of trace elements in October. Florists recommend making nutrients in liquid form, under the root.
Remember, before applying fertilizer, the soil must be watered. After all, if the nutritional composition gets to the roots through dry soil, the delicate tissue will get burned.
It is necessary to breed fertilizers in warm, filtered water. If you use a special composition designed for violets, then the dosage must be observed on the packaging. If you use universal fertilizers designed for home plants, you need to prepare a solution with a concentration of half that recommended by the manufacturer.
Experts recommend top dressing by immersing the pot in a solution of fertilizer. In this state, the container with the flower should stand for 20-30 minutes. During this time, the lump of soil should be completely saturated with the solution. After the pot is removed from the liquid and allowed to drain residues. With this method, fertilizers are evenly distributed throughout the soil in the pot.
In hot weather, at low temperatures, it is strictly forbidden to fertilize. You can not feed the plant in the first month after transplantation and in case of its defeat by diseases or pests.
Features of violet transplantation
Transplantation is a necessary procedure that violet does not tolerate well enough. After it, the plant adapts within a month. But moving to a new soil is a prerequisite for proper care of the plant. Repeat this procedure once a year. Experienced flower growers know that the main thing is to carry out this procedure carefully, without damaging the roots, in compliance with all the rules.
The flower is transplanted into a light, loose, nutritious substrate. It is better to purchase ready-made soil for violets in a flower shop, with added vermiculite. But you can also make a mixture of turf or deciduous soil, sand and peat yourself. The ingredients must be taken in a ratio of 5: 1: 3. To the mixture, you also need to add 10% of the total volume of vermiculite and some wood ash.
To grow violets, choose low, wide pots. The diameter of the pot should not exceed 12 cm. After all, if the plant is planted in a larger pot, the plant will not bloom for 2-3 years until the root system fills the entire internal space of the container.
1/3 of the tank is filled with drainage, which will allow to remove excess moisture. After the prepared soil mixture is poured and the flower is carefully transplanted.
After transplanting, they create greenhouse conditions for the flower. It is covered with a plastic bag, in which small holes are made for air circulation. The greenhouse is removed 1-2 weeks after transplantation.
How to propagate a violet?
In the photo of the violet Fuchsievoe Lace it can be seen that she forms many children. They are an ideal way to propagate plants. New plant instances can be easily obtained and rooted.
Stepsons must be regularly separated from the parent plant. After all, its flowering can occur only if there is only one outlet in the flower pot. Children take a lot of energy from the maternal specimen, and the plant will not have the strength to form buds and flowering.
For reproduction, stepsons with 3-4 leaves are used. Their diameter should be about 3 cm. It is necessary to carefully separate the children from the leaves of the mother plant of the child, trying not to touch the growth point. This can be done with an awl, a manicure tool for removing cuticles, a scalpel, a sharp knife.
Separated stepsons are planted in a sand-peat mixture and covered with a transparent cap (plastic cup or jar). Such a greenhouse will retain heat and moisture. You can remove the shelter when young stepsons appear at the stepsons. This will indicate that the plant has successfully taken root, the roots are rooted. When the cuttings of young violets reach 4-5 centimeters, they can be transplanted into pots with prepared or acquired loose substrate.
You can also propagate the violet with a leafy cuttings. It is rooted in water, soil-sand mixture and sphagnum moss. But this method of propagation does not guarantee the receipt of the required variety. Half of the specimens grown from leaflets are fuchsia lace sports violet. The photo and description of the variety indicate all the advantages and disadvantages of the plant. After all, not everyone can grow such beauty. This is a demanding, whimsical flower that gives the beauty of its flowering to caring owners.
Pests and diseases
Proper care, watering, transplanting and timely dressing protect the plant from the onset and development of fungal diseases.
Under adverse environmental conditions, plentiful irrigation with hard water, the plant can be affected:
- vascular bacteriosis;
- late blight;
- powdery mildew;
- Fusarium infection
- gray rot.
Affected plants can be saved only at the initial stage. For this, the violet must be transplanted into a new pot, removing the parts affected by the fungus. To prevent the re-development of the disease, the leaves of the plant are sprayed with fungicide.
There are pests that can also kill the plant. These include:
- aphid;
- nematodes;
- worms;
- thrips;
- ticks;
- scale shield and false shield.
Pest infection can be determined by sticky coating, damaged sockets and deformation of shoots or leaves. From uninvited guests violet can be saved by spraying with insecticides.
Conclusion
From the description of the violet Fuchsian Lace it is clear that this is an attractive plant that requires special attention. But believe me, all the efforts spent on growing this flower will be justified. Violet for a long time pleases with its attractive, delicate flowers of its owner and not only.