The Key Points and Precautions for the Cultivation Management of Violet
An introduction to the basics of violet cultivation, let's follow the editor to take a look!
When it comes to viollets, they are indeed famous. I believe that many flower enthusiasts have heard of the name "violet", but there may not be many people who have actually cultivated them. However, it is undeniable that viollets are indeed a very worthy flower variety to cultivate.
Brief Introduction to Violets
Many flower enthusiasts have cultivated African violets, but they are not real viollets. African violets, also known as African violas, belong to the Gesneriaceae family, while the real viollets belong to the Violaceae family, Viola genus, and are biennial or perennial herbaceous plants, divided into dwarf viollets and tall cut flower viollet varieties. The color of violet flowers is very rich, the inflorescence is long and upright, the flowers also have a strong fragrance, and they have high ornamental value.
Violets are native to the Mediterranean region of southern Europe, prefer a cool growing environment, and have a long blooming period. The yield of flower branches is also high, especially the tall stem cut flower viollet varieties, with long inflorescences and a long blooming period, which can be potted for观赏 or used as fresh cut flowers in flower arrangements. Moreover, the volatile oils released by violet flowers have antibacterial properties, which are beneficial to respiratory health. It's no wonder that such beautiful, fragrant, and practical flowers are increasingly loved by flower enthusiasts.
The Key Points and Precautions for the Cultivation Management of Violets
As a herbaceous flower with an upright linear shape, the cultivation of viollets is not that difficult. As long as we pay attention to the following key management points, your viollets can bloom into beautiful flower spikes.
1. - Loosely aerated potting soil -
As a herbaceous flower, viollets do not tolerate excessive moisture, so when potting, it is required that the potting soil is loose and well-drained and does not accumulate water. You can use a mixture of 1 part peat soil, 1 part decomposed leaf soil, and 1 part perlite, or use a general-purpose nutrient soil directly.
If growing viollets in the ground, they should be planted in a slightly higher position that is sunny and does not accumulate water.
2. - Do not use too large a pot -
Many flower enthusiasts like to plant several viollets in one pot, thinking that this way multiple spikes can bloom at the same time, making it more beautiful. This is not wrong, but if it's young viollet seedlings, you should avoid using a large pot for planting, even if it's multiple plants in one pot.
Because young seedlings in a large pot take a long time to dry after watering, which greatly affects the growth of viollets and can easily lead to root rot. It is recommended that the pot is changed from small to large as the seedlings grow, and do not change all at once. Even if you want to plant multiple plants in a large pot, the seedlings should be grown separately first and then transplanted into a pot with soil.
Note that viollet seedlings are not resistant to transplanting, so when transplanting and changing pots, the original soil should be preserved as much as possible to avoid damaging the roots.
3. - Maintain relatively sufficient light -
Viollets prefer a cool climate. Generally, home cultivation is sown in autumn, seedlings are raised in autumn and winter, and they bloom in spring. It is recommended to maintain sufficient light throughout the growing period of viollets, from half-daylight to full sunlight. Sufficient light allows viollets to grow strong and bloom more.
4. - Apply thin fertilizer frequently and avoid waterlogging -
Viollets do not tolerate waterlogging, so during regular maintenance, watering should be done when the soil is completely dry. Excessive water can easily cause the seedlings to wilt. For viollets cultivated on indoor balconies, it is important to enhance ventilation after watering.
Viollets do not require a lot of fertilizer. During the growing period of seedlings in autumn and winter, it is recommended to apply a thin general-purpose water-soluble fertilizer every 15 days or so. In spring, when viollets form flower buds, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be increased to promote bud growth. Fertilization can be stopped when the flower buds show color.
5. - Top the plant appropriately during the seedling stage to promote branching -
Viollets generally do not need to be topped, but if you want multiple branches, you can top the plant once during the seedling stage to promote branching. However, for cut flower varieties of viollets, too much branching can affect the quality of the flowers. It is recommended to keep 3-4 branches after topping to concentrate nutrients and ensure the quality of flowering.
6. - Management during flowering and after flowering -
During the flowering period of viollets, the water requirement will increase slightly, and the watering amount can be increased appropriately, watering when the soil is dry, and the water should be poured directly into the potting soil, not on the flowers. Also, be careful to avoid rain to prevent the flower buds from rotting due to rain.
In most regions, viollets cannot survive the hot summer. Single-petaled viollets will produce seeds, so if you want to save seeds, you can apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers 2-3 times after the flowers fade to promote seed growth. After the seeds mature, harvest and store them for sowing in autumn.
The introduction to the basics of viollets and the detailed explanation of the key points and precautions for viollet cultivation management mentioned above hope to provide you with some help in green plant management!