Violet is certainly one of the most popular indoor plants. There are just a huge number of varieties of such home flowers. If desired, lilac violets, pink, white can be grown on the windowsill. But the green-flowering varieties of this houseplant look especially original. Such flowers are usually not too bright, but at the same time they look really impressive. One of these varieties is Reflections of Spring. This variety is distinguished, among other things, by the original shape of the flower.
Reflections of Spring: variety description
Bred this violet was relatively recently. In any case, domestic lovers of indoor ornamental plants consider it to be a novelty. In Russian, the name of this violet sounds like the Reflection of Spring. The name of the variety is translated as "reflection of spring."
The outlet at this violet is oval, quilted. Such a flower does not grow too large. It has standard sizes for violets. The leaves of Reflection of Spring are not very saturated in green. Their shape is pointed.
Flowers
On the windowsill or on the shelf, the Reflections of Spring violet looks really very impressive. In the process of development, the flowers of this variety resemble an unopened rose bud. At the same time, they have a shade of soft green, very pleasant for the eyes. Thanks to this shade, the plant lives up to its "spring" name.
Fully Reflections of Spring flowers are never opened further. Ultimately, they begin to look like small stars or overripe hop cones. It is thanks to this form of buds that violet Reflections of Spring is very popular among lovers of indoor flowers. Photos of this interesting variety are presented in the article. And, as the reader may notice, this plant is really quite unusual.
The shade of the colors of this violet also changes over time. The petals of this plant remain slightly greenish. But at the same time, they also acquire a faint gray-blue hue. The Reflection of Spring flowers appear to be greenish because of the very wide blurry border on each petal.
Biological features
Reflections of Spring violets are appreciated by lovers of indoor plants not only for the original appearance of their flowers. This variety also has one more important advantage. Violets of Reflection of Spring bloom for a very long time. At the same time, many buds bloom on one such bush. After pruning this plant, it usually rests for about 1.5 months, and then releases flower arrows again.
Despite the fact that this plant is relatively new for Russia, many lovers of indoor flowers in specialized forums give a description of the variety of violets Reflections of Spring. And they consider the care of this culture to be very simple. Most file guides note that this wonderful variety is great for growing even by beginners. This wonderful variety will bloom profusely even with inept care.
Among the features of the violet Reflections of Spring include, among other things, the fact that on one such bush flowers can bloom lighter or darker. The shade of Reflection of Spring buds depends primarily on such parameters as indoor temperature and lighting.
Opinion of lovers of ornamental plants
To a beginner, this unusual variety, like any other green-flowered one, may even seem somewhat unprepossessing. However, experienced fialvodov at specialized forums, in most cases, just admire them. That is, this wonderful unusual variety is liked first of all by those lovers of decorative plants for whom the standard flowers of lilac, pink or white have already managed to get a little tired.
Care Features
Thus, we found out what the violet of the Reflections of Spring variety looks like. Description and photos allow us to judge this variety, as, of course, one of the most interesting to date. In addition, according to experienced file managers, it’s not difficult to grow the Reflection of Spring in your apartment. The flower is actually quite unpretentious and undemanding. However, certain technologies for growing Reflections of Spring must, of course, be followed.
Care for violets of this variety is concluded, as well as for any others:
- in periodic watering;
- top dressing.
In a room with Reflections of Spring, you will need to maintain a certain temperature and provide the flower with good lighting.
Where to place
Experienced indoor flower enthusiasts do not recommend installing a Reflections of Spring pot on a south or east window. In this case, the violets will rise too much up the leaves. As a result, she will lose some of her decorative properties. They usually put such a flower on the western window. In this case, his leaves usually rise quite a bit.
You can also place Reflections of Spring not directly on the window, but on a shelf nailed next to it. With this arrangement, the violet of this variety will not pick up leaves at all. Accordingly, her unusual flowers will be clearly visible.
Growing temperature
It is recommended to install a pot with Reflections of Spring in a room where the air temperature always keeps at the level of 18-25 ° . This variety, like almost any other, tolerates heat very poorly.
At elevated temperatures, Reflection of Spring will not bloom in any case. In winter, in a cool room (10-15 ° C), the violet of this variety, of course, will not die. However, under such conditions, unfortunately, it is likely to slow its growth. Therefore, in winter, in the event of a temperature drop in the room, you need to install an electric heater.
Which soil is best suited
Like any other violet, Reflections of Spring loves acidic soil. Soil for this grade can, of course, be purchased in a specialized store. However, purchased soil for violets, unfortunately, is often not very high quality. Therefore, experienced flower growers advise beginners to still prepare the soil for the Reflection of Spring on their own.
It is very good for such a violet, for example, soil mixed from the following components:
- sheet land - 5 parts;
- peat - 3 parts;
- charcoal - 10% by weight;
- coarse river sand - 1 part.
Watering
To moisten the soil under the Reflection of Spring, of course, you can only well-maintained (at least during the day) boiled warm water. From above, this variety is usually watered only in hot weather - from +25 ° C. At the same time, water is poured exclusively under the root, trying not to fall on the leaves. On cooler days, the violet pot is simply dipped in water for an hour.
Experienced home plant lovers do not recommend spraying Reflections of Spring. This procedure violets, including green flowers, do not like. However, this variety does not tolerate too much dry air. Therefore, on a shelf next to the Reflection of Spring, you should definitely put some kind of container with moist expanded clay or sand.
Top dressing
Fertilizing too often Reflections of Spring is not necessary. This violet is usually fed five times a year. At the same time, in spring and autumn, the flower is fertilized twice using the mineral composition. In winter, the violet is fed organic once. In the summer, the Reflection of Spring usually does not fertilize. To feed in a pot during this period is only if the plant for some reason does not feel well.
How to propagate
For breeding Reflection of Spring, summer and spring are considered the most favorable periods. To propagate this variety from the mother bush take leaves in the second row. Cuttings are placed in a glass with a warm, not too saturated aqueous solution of the biostimulant.
Of course, like any other violet, the Reflections of Spring variety can also be propagated with the help of children. Sockets 3-5 cm in size are suitable for transplantation.
Instead of a conclusion
Thus, we found out what the violet Reflections of Spring is. A photo and description of this interesting culture was given above in the article. As you can see, this variety is actually very spectacular and also unpretentious. Those lovers of indoor flowers who want to surprise their acquaintances with some unusual plant should definitely buy such a violet for their home collection.