Since time immemorial, home plants have created coziness and good mood. All people have different preferences, so each house has its own combination and variety of colors. But the beloved of almost all housewives, of course, remains the beautiful violet.
Among the latter, you can find unique patterns - completely different in the shape of inflorescences, leaves or buds. So, violet “whipped cream” can be called unusual. The photo in the article clearly conveys the beauty of this flower.
Such a velvety flower will delight almost the whole year.
Grade description
A unique and attractive variety of whipped cream violets will attract the attention of even the most demanding gardeners. It is quite new, with large terry inflorescences, and was bred by a Russian breeder - Elena Lebetskaya.
The petals of this violet are wave-like, together creating a feeling of foam. The effect is enhanced by raspberry stains and a corrugated thin border around the edges. We bring to your attention a photo of violets of the “whipped cream” variety so that you can see all the charm of the described flower.
The outlet is neat, velvety foliage, medium green in color. The edges of the sheets are uneven, making the impression of delicate whipped cream on a green plate.
Violet Care
Violets are not moody flowers. However, in order for them to please, it is necessary to provide them with appropriate care. The basic rules for caring for violet “whipped cream” are as follows:
- providing the necessary sanctification;
- lack of direct sunlight and draft;
- choosing the right flower pots and soil;
- regular moderate watering;
- timely transplantation and circumcision.
For violets, both proper consecration and temperature conditions are important . An equally important role is played by air humidity. The ideal temperature for violet “whipped cream” is 22 ° C. Accordingly, at a higher temperature, humidity must be increased. This can be achieved by special electrical appliances or improvised means. As an option - just rearrange the flower in the kitchen.
It’s good to arrange violet showers once a month. But this must be done carefully - the earth should be covered with a film so that excess water does not interfere with the proper development of the flower and does not harm it.
Lighting
An important point is the correct placement of violets. The plant, of course, loves light, but does not tolerate aggressive sunlight. Therefore, it is better to settle the flower on the northern windows. If this is not possible, then you just need to slightly shade the glass.
For violets, 10-12 hours of daylight are enough. Additional lighting is required mainly during flowering. Twice a week, the plant needs to be rotated 90 degrees. This movement will allow the flower to grow evenly, and the outlet will look beautiful and neat.
Watering Rules
A long flowering plant species needs to be watered properly. We list the basic irrigation rules for violet “whipped cream”, the description and photo of which we provide in our article:
- The earthen substrate must be moist, only the topsoil can dry out.
- The water temperature should be at least 20 ° C.
- Water flows directly under the root of the flower or along the edges of the pot.
- It must be remembered that excess moisture causes rot of the root column. Watering is carried out only after drying of the top layer.
- Cold water causes shock at violets and can negatively affect the growth and flowering of buds.
- Hard water from the tap is not recommended for irrigation.
Variety propagation
If such terry beauty appeared in the house, I want to increase its number. This is easy to achieve even for beginners. Propagation of violet “whipped cream” is carried out as follows:
- cuttings;
- by seeds;
- dividing outlets.
The simplest method of reproduction is by dividing rosettes. If another rosette has formed in one flower pot, it must be planted as a full plant.
If you have seen charming violet “whipped cream” from friends, you can borrow a leaf of a plant. It must be cut from the middle of the flower so that it is young. Petiole should be as long as possible. In the case of rot, it will be possible to trim it. In this case, the cut is best done at a slight angle.
To begin with, the stalk is rooted. The most common way is with water, in which activated carbon can be added. It is necessary to ensure that the container is always filled with water.
After the stalk takes root, produce a full planting. But for 2 weeks, the sheet is covered with a glass jar for better rooting. After this period, the jar is cleaned and then looked after the plant, as an adult violet.
Reproduction by seeds is a rather laborious and long-term task. Not everyone succeeds the first time. Therefore, of course, the first two methods are preferable.
Transplant and pot selection
At first glance, choosing a pot and replanting a flower is a simple matter. But, having done something wrong, you can lose your favorite plant.
Violets do not like excess freedom, so the pot needs to be selected for the plant. Otherwise, the root system will greatly develop, which will lead to a lack of flowering. Experienced flower growers adhere to the rule - the diameter of the pot should be 3 times less than the outlet.
Most are advised to transplant annually. And spring is the perfect time to transplant flower crops.
The choice of soil should also be approached with caution. There are special earth mixes for violets. They are ideal for transplanting plants. These are substrates on a peat or compost basis, which have a loose structure and contain all the necessary minerals.
Violet "whipped cream" loves drainage, so be sure to put expanded clay or other similar material on the bottom of the pot.
Diseases and Pests
Like most plants, this flower is susceptible to various diseases. You should be alarmed if the violet “whipped cream” has the following symptoms:
- Leaves stretched upward. This suggests that the flower is not enough light. In this case, you need to rearrange the plant in the solar zone. If this is not possible, then the light gap can be filled artificially. There are various lamps.
- Violet leaves hanging over the side of a flower pot. And this means that the violet is tired of excess light, and it needs to be moved either to the north window or to the shelving.
- Lack of foliage is accompanied by decay of the core of the outlet. This phenomenon indicates excess watering, and it is precisely cold water. In this case, the plant should be transplanted and irrigated only with warm water. Hydration should be carried out no more than 2 times a week.
- If there are yellow-brown spots on the foliage that look like burns, urgently need to rearrange the violet in another place. Because it is a consequence of direct sunlight.
Such a small plant at first glance is able to bring coziness and good mood to the house. Violet is suitable for any interior style and will delight the household almost all year round with its abundant flowering.