How to harvest the seeds of Viola philippica
A detailed introduction concerns the common knowledge of flower cultivation, including the small knowledge of Viola philippica, how to harvest its seeds. Let's learn about it together below.
Collecting seeds from Viola philippica is an important task. Many flower enthusiasts don't know how to harvest its seeds, but it's actually not difficult. After the flowering period of Viola philippica, pay attention to the area below its flowers, which is where the seeds are formed. Since Viola philippica produces an amazing number of seeds, if you don't plan to collect so many, you can剪 off the spent flowers after the flowers fade, which can promote subsequent blooming.
When to harvest the seeds of Viola philippica?
You can collect the seeds when the peduncle part turns yellow. To prevent the seeds from cracking and scattering, you can剪 off the branches along with them and then place them in a cool, well-ventilated area to dry for two days. The harvested Viola philippica seeds can be sown in autumn or saved for spring planting next year.
Viola philippica, also known as藻百年, is called Persian violet due to its faint sweet violet scent. It has an upright stem with a height of about 20 centimeters; the leaves are ovate, waxy, and glossy, 2.5 to 4.5 centimeters long, with an inconspicuous short petiole; the flowers are dichotomous cymes, light blue-purple or white, with 5 petals, about 1-2 centimeters in diameter, and are native to the Suqutra Island in Saudi Arabia. It prefers sunlight but does not tolerate strong light, growing best at temperatures between 15-25°C, and thrives in well-drained soil.
Viola philippica was initially introduced to China as a finished potted plant from Denmark and gradually became known among domestic flower gardening enthusiasts. From the initial price of over 200 yuan for a small pot to the widespread production in China today, it has taken only three or four years. It started as a rare and expensive imported flower and has now become a common flower that enthusiasts often share seeds and seedlings, with Viola philippica slowly being accepted and recognized by the domestic gardening flower market.
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