More than one hundred and fifty years have passed since the cultivation of violets. During this time, she went from the African Uzambara Plateau to the windowsills of modern human dwellings. Thanks to the tremendous work done by breeders and flower lovers, this plant today has several hundred species. One of the most beautiful representatives of this genus is the violet "royal lace". She possesses magnificent flowers that gives her unique decorative properties. This article describes the violet "royal lace", the features of its cultivation, the history of occurrence and recommendations for planting.
Variety History
The homeland of this variety is Russia. It was bred by modern breeder Natalya Skornyakova using an innovative approach to the creation of new species. She works not alone, but in tandem with Tatyana Pugacheva and presents her works at exhibitions with her.
The violet variety "royal lace" was launched in 2016, and it quickly gained the attention of flower growers. This is due to its exquisite appearance.
Grade description
Violet "royal lace" is a representative of the Gesneriaceae family and belongs to the genus Senopoly hybrid. The main feature of this species, which distinguishes it from other varieties of violets, is large white terry flowers. The leaves are large and painted in dark saturated green. One of the features of the violet "royal lace" can be described as its fragility. Therefore, if it is worth touching it with your hands, then with great care.
The rosette of this flower grows very slowly and has a sloppy appearance. This is due to a clogged center. The outer circle has a symmetrical shape. The core of the violet "royal lace" has a light green tint. As the buds open, it turns pale and eventually turns bright white. The size of the flowers can reach 6-7 centimeters. The blooming of this variety of violets is distinguished by its abundance. Peduncles are strong enough, so large flowers are easy to hold on them.
Planting culture
The capacity in which the planting will be carried out is pre-filled with drainage. After that, the substrate is poured over it. The violet must be placed in the middle of the pot and evenly sprinkled with soil. It is noteworthy that during this process, the container needs to be slightly shaken. This measure is needed to fill the substrate with all the voids in the pot. It is recommended to fill the tank not to the very top, but leave about 2-3 centimeters empty. After planting, you should lightly press the surface, and then water the culture.
Violets do not bloom! What to do?
If the "royal lace" does not have flowers for a long time, then there are negative factors that slow down the process of opening. This can usually be caused by improper care. Experts identify several possible reasons:
- Violet "royal lace", like many other varieties of this family, prefers daily intensive lighting at least 10 hours a day. Therefore, if you place the plant in a dark or insufficiently light corner, you can never see its flowers. It is noteworthy that, although the violet loves sunlight, it must be protected from direct sunlight.
- Dense soil brought from a summer cottage will not be suitable for this plant. This soil will not allow the culture to fully develop, as a result of which there will be no flowering. It is important to know that for normal growth violet "royal lace" is best grown in a pot with special soil, which is made specifically for violets. Or universal, which is suitable for all types. It can be purchased at specialized stores.
- Pot too big. If you use a container of inappropriate sizes for growing violets, you can get a bush of well-developed green leaves, but without the presence of flowers. This culture loves small pots.
- Violet "royal lace" requires moderate systematic watering. With excessive moisture or drying out the soil, this plant will also not bloom.
- An equally important factor for the normal development of culture is the climate in the apartment. Comfortable for the "royal lace" will be an air humidity of at least 50%.
If you follow all the rules for caring for this sort of violet, then it will bring a bit of sophistication to the interior of the apartment and will delight the eyes of its owners with lush beautiful flowers.