Unlike a huge number of different types of violets, this variety has beautiful flowers in a rich burgundy or pink hue, which have a white border around the edges. Violet "jolie frels" is considered to be one of the most beautiful representatives of the family. Coloring flowers of this culture has no analogues among a huge variety of varieties. In this article we will consider the violet Jolly Frills, a description of the variety and a number of recommendations for growing.
Necessary lighting for successful breeding
In the natural environment, representatives of the family of Saintpaulia, to which the violet belongs, grow in partial shade. As a rule, these are places near shrubs and trees. In this regard, for violets Jolly Frills you need to create similar conditions in the room where it will be kept. In this case, the source of illumination is absolutely not important.
Violet Jolly Frills will feel great both in the sun and in the light of a lamp. This is her main plus, which flower growers love so much. Often, lovers of these beautiful plants use glass shelves with built-in lighting to keep them. Such accessories are not difficult to do with your own hands or purchase in any specialized store.
Selection of a pot and soil for a plant
Violets, which are planted in identical pots, quite effectively fit into the interior of the house. It is important to know that Jolly Frills, like other varieties of this family, absolutely does not like large flower pots. An ideal option for it would be tanks no more than 10 centimeters in diameter and of the same height. In this case, the material from which the pot is made does not matter. The culture will grow well both in plastic containers and in ceramic ones. A small container volume will not adversely affect the development of violets.
This crop is quite demanding on the soil. There is soil specifically for varieties of violets. It can be purchased at specialized stores. However, gardeners with extensive experience in growing violets prefer to make the soil mixture themselves.
Features of growing violets Jolly Frills should definitely be considered. A specific pot mix is required. A third of the capacity is filled with drainage. Expanded clay, coal can act as it. In addition, broken brick is a great option. The important thing is that for this crop drainage from sawdust is absolutely not suitable.
After filling a third of the tank with drainage, the remaining space is filled with the soil mixture. Its composition must include: sod, humus, moss-sphagnum and sand. This mixture can be made independently. The soil composition taken from the forest will be similar in composition. It is also purchased in stores.
Breeding
To propagate violets, use its lower leaves, rosette, and peduncles. Although the method of propagation using leaves is more popular, it is not very effective. Often with this method, the violet may not inherit the characteristics of the parent. This also applies to the Jolie Fries variety. Therefore, it is propagated by a peduncle or a rosette.
In order to get the roots, leaf cuttings are placed in a container of water. An important point is the purity of the water. It must be settled or passed through a filtration system. Under favorable conditions, sprouts appear after a month and a half. It is noteworthy that the cuttings do not need to be kept all the time in containers with water. After holding them for some time in the water, you need to land in the ground. In the soil, the root system of young outlets will be stronger than those that have sprouted in water.
Young shoots are planted in small containers - no more than six centimeters in diameter. At the same time, the soil in pots should not be as nutritious as that in which adult plants are planted. Plants should be in these containers for up to four months. After that, they land in a container intended for adult specimens. Flowering occurs, as a rule, after six months from the moment of rooting. Once the violet has blossomed, watering should be done at least twice a week.
Watering and humidity
Violet of this variety, like other species, requires systematic moderate watering. It must not be poured or dried. This must be approached in all seriousness. Often, it is the wrong watering that causes the death of the plant. In particular, this occurs with excessive watering. The roots of the plant rot and it dies. Therefore, the soil into which the Jolie Fries violet is planted must be loose, and under it a large layer of drainage.
Do not use chlorinated tap water. It is advisable to use melt or rain, in extreme cases, sludge. It should have room temperature. It is poured evenly under the root. It is advisable to avoid getting it on the leaves of the plant. It is noteworthy that the excess water generated on the pan must be poured 20-25 minutes after watering. This measure will prevent waterlogging of the soil. If the water still got on the leaves, then it must be removed using a napkin or a small absorbent sponge.
Fertilizer
A culture planted in nutrient soil does not require additional fertilizer. However, the soil resources are not unlimited and over time they will run out. At such moments, you can not do without specialized fertilizer. Experts recommend the use of liquid consistency preparations. They are much easier to dose, and the plant assimilates them better.
They are introduced at the root. You can use both mineral and organic fertilizing. But it is recommended to alternate them. Before adding additives, you should water the violet well. This is done in order to avoid damage to the root system. At the same time, it is worth remembering the fact that violet is a plant that is better to underfeed than to overfeed. Excess fertilizer can cause irreparable damage to its health and lead to death.
Diseases and pests
Violets Jolly Frills, like other varieties of this family, are quite resistant to diseases, but sometimes they are exposed to them. The most common is late blight. The key signs in the case of this disease will be dark brown spots appearing on the leaves and stem of the plant. This ailment appears as a result of excessive moisture in the soil and air.
It is noteworthy that in this case it will not be possible to save the violet, but it is still possible to protect the remaining plants from this disease. The infected culture is destroyed, the pot is sterilized, and the soil is thrown away.