How to Plant Viola
Summary: This article discusses how to plant violas, including planting methods, maintenance, and related green plant care. Let's take a look!
Violas are a very common type of flower in our lives, native to the Mediterranean coast, and widely planted in southern China. Because of their high ornamental value, many people enjoy planting them at home. The growth of violas requires suitable temperature, lighting, as well as regular watering and fertilizing. Let's learn about some cultivation methods for violas.
1. Temperature
The optimal temperature for the growth of violas is between 16-24 degrees Celsius. In the summer, high temperatures, if exceeding 27 degrees Celsius, can cause poor growth in violas due to insufficient water. They can be placed indoors, and cooling measures can be taken if necessary. The temperature during the winter should not be lower than 10 degrees Celsius, otherwise, the plants may freeze.
2. Watering
Violas need frequent watering during their growing period, otherwise, insufficient water can lead to drooping flower stems and shortened flowering periods. Additionally, watering in spring and autumn should not be excessive, once every two days is sufficient. In summer, more watering is needed, choosing to water once in the morning or evening each day. In winter, watering once or twice a week is enough. Be careful to avoid the leaf surface when watering to prevent rot.
3. Fertilizing
Fertilization mainly occurs during the growing period of violas. Generally, every 10 days, a dilute decomposed fertilizer solution can be used, or a compound fertilizer can be chosen. The amount of fertilizer each time should not be excessive, and too much nitrogen fertilizer should not be used. When violas are budding and flowering, superphosphate can be added. When fertilizing, avoid getting fertilizer water on the flowers and leaves.
4. Lighting
Violas need to receive adequate light for photosynthesis during their growth period. Insufficient light can lead to fewer flowers or even no flowering. In spring and autumn, there should be more than 8 hours of light each day. In summer, good sun protection measures should be taken, and during strong sunlight, they can be placed indoors or in a shaded area on the balcony to avoid direct exposure. In winter, the lighting time can be appropriately extended.
Have you understood the detailed introduction to how to plant violas and the planting methods and maintenance shared above?