Flower lovers will appreciate the miniature violet variety Sassy Sister (pictured). The size of its outlet does not exceed 15 cm. Frequent and plentiful flowering is guaranteed to please even the most sophisticated collector. But at the same time, certain rules must be followed when leaving.
Violet Sassy Sister: variety description
On strong peduncles are arranged in groups of 5-7 pieces of terry large flowers in the form of roses. The color ranges from light to dark tones of a pink hue with a green border of the petals.
The leaves are light green, with a wavy serrated edge, collected in a miniature outlet that harmoniously complements and highlights the beauty of plants.
Recommendations
For the full growth and development of Sassy Sister violet, the following care recommendations:
- compliance with conditions for reproduction;
- proper watering;
- optimal air humidity;
- adequate lighting;
- necessary temperature;
- correctly selected earthen mixture;
- balanced top dressing;
- The right choice of pot for planting.
Breeding
Care and propagation of miniature violets requires a more attentive attitude and is slightly different from standard varieties.
If a person decided to grow a violet from a leaf, it must be borne in mind that it is better not to root it in water, because due to its miniature size it can quickly rot. In the liquid, you can put a leaflet to restore moisture, if after transportation it is a little wilted.
After the leaf restores moisture loss, it is necessary to cut it from the bottom by 1 cm. Sprinkle the cut itself with charcoal and plant in a light moist soil. In this case, it is necessary to deepen it in the soil by half the plate.
For the quickest rooting, the planted leaf must be placed in a greenhouse or covered with polyethylene. Watering is done as the soil dries.
Within a week, polyethylene is opened for a while, increasing the duration every day, and then you can completely remove it. For the development and growth of the appeared outlet, it is necessary to maintain the air temperature within 22-24 degrees, create diffuse lighting lasting from 12 to 14 hours a day.
As they grow, young rosettes of violets are transplanted into separate pots. Rooted plants bloom after 5-7 months.
Watering
One of the important factors in caring for a Sassy Sister mini violet is watering. In a small pot, the soil dries faster, so you should pay attention to this and avoid drying out.
You can water it with tap water, but first defend it, then boil and cool. The temperature of the liquid should be above room temperature.
The use of cold water for irrigation can lead to decay of the roots and death of the plant. Watering is necessary in the pan under the pot, after 15-20 minutes, the remaining water from the pan must be poured. You can spray from above, but avoid getting liquid at the growth point.
Air humidity
For full development and growth, miniature violets need an air humidity of at least 50%. In order to maintain a normal rate, especially in the heating season, you can use a humidifier. If this is not the case, next to the pots of violets, you need to place additional containers with water. Particularly demanding on the level of humidity are germinated leaves, children and young transplanted outlets.
An increase in humidity of more than 70% is unacceptable. In such an environment, fungal diseases quickly appear and develop.
Lighting
Sassy Sister violets need bright and diffused lighting for luxurious flowering. Also, light affects the size of the outlet. In bright light, it will grow more compact.
For full bloom violets need 10-12 hours of light day. The most successful option for growing plants is on a rack with artificial lighting using fluorescent lamps with a power of 35 and 40 watts.
It is important to remember that an overabundance of lighting for mini violets is harmful. Under such conditions, the leaves begin to turn yellow, and the outlet itself becomes flat. Young leaves in the middle of the outlet close and interfere with the growth of new peduncles. The lack of illumination negatively affects the senpolia, their colors turn pale and bloom decreases.
Recommended temperature
The optimum temperature for full growth and rapid flowering of mini-violets is an indicator of 20-22 degrees. At a higher mark, the flowers become less bright in color, the green border on the edge of the petals is not pronounced. At a low temperature, the lower leaves and roots rot, which leads to the death of the plant.
The temperature should be the same not only during the day, but throughout the year. The difference between the daily and night norm of 2-3 degrees is allowed.
The soil
Miniature violets, unlike other indoor plants, are quite demanding on the composition of the soil.
The earth mix for senpolia should be breathable, well-retaining moisture, light and loose. To achieve these properties, crushed charcoal, perlite, or vermiculite is added to the soil. Expanded clay or polystyrene is used for drainage.
The violet will feel best in a slightly acidic soil with an acidity index of 5.5-6.5 pH.
Fertilizer
Topping up violets should be done only during intensive growth and flowering. In autumn and winter, fertilizing plants is not necessary.
For full flowering, fertilizing with potassium and phosphorus is necessary, and for the growth of rosettes - with nitrogen. The young plant is fed with nitrogen fertilizer, and adult violets need phosphorus-potash.
It is not recommended to feed the adult plant with nitrogen too often, this can cause a lack of flowering.
Pot size
Choosing the size of the pot plays a big role in growing miniature violets. Large capacity can lead to a disproportionate growth of the compact variety. Correctly choosing the size of the pot, you can achieve the preservation of the shape of the outlet and abundant flowering.
As for the recommendations when choosing a pot for senpolia, its diameter should be 1/3 of the diameter of the leaves. Consequently, for mini-violets, the correct choice would be a 5 cm pot. In a more spacious container, the plant spends all its energy to grow, which reduces the laying of flower buds.