Caring for Viola cornuta
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Scientific name of Viola cornuta: Viola cornuta Genus: Violaceae Viola
Viola cornuta is a perennial herbaceous plant, often cultivated as an annual. It has a height of 10-30 cm, with short and erect stems, and flower diameter of 2.5-4 cm. There are about 500 species in the same genus, with many horticultural varieties. The flowers come in violet, bright red, orange red, bright yellow, and bicolors, and are nearly round. The flowering period varies with cultivation time. Viola cornuta has the same flower shape as the pansy but with a smaller diameter and denser blooms.
Compared to the pansy, Viola cornuta has the advantages of a shorter growth period and better heat resistance. The growth period of pansy varieties is usually 15 to 17 weeks, while that of Viola cornuta is 13 to 15 weeks, which is 2 weeks earlier than that of pansies. Viola cornuta has stronger heat resistance than pansies. For example, in the natural cultivation environment of Beijing, pansies that prefer cool temperatures may show signs of weakened growth, such as smaller flowers, lighter colors, and scattered plant forms under the high temperature of around 30 degrees Celsius in May. However, the heat-resistant Viola cornuta can maintain its good appearance until mid-July. The low price and good heat resistance make this popular herbaceous plant variety increasingly favored by the market.
Growth habits: Prefers a cool environment, dislikes high temperatures, and has strong cold resistance. Poor sunlight can lead to poor flowering.
Ornamental applications: With a small plant form and dense flowers, early flowering, long flowering period, and rich colors, Viola cornuta is an excellent material for arranging early spring flower beds. It can also be used for large-scale ground planting to create unique garden landscapes and is commonly used for potted cultivation in homes for ornamental purposes.
Care and diseases and pests: Cultivation should use fertile, well-drained, organic-rich loam or sandy loam. It is commonly propagated by sowing. In the south, sowing is mostly done in autumn, while in the north, it is done in spring. The suitable germination temperature is 15-20°C, with germination occurring in about one week. Transplant after 40 days. Apply fertilizer once a month during the growing period and stop fertilizing after flowering. During the growing period, it is important to prevent and treat diseases such as (T-J) disease, gray mold, and pests such as aphids and red spiders.
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