Violet aquamarine

Violet is a fairly popular plant that is often grown on a windowsill, since it has a very beautiful, delicate shade of flowers, as well as a large number of species and varieties. This article will focus on the Aquamarine variety, its features and growing rules.

The violet variety Aquamarine was bred by a scientist from Ukraine more than 10 years ago. Her name is Svetlana Repkina. She is a fairly popular breeder and has already developed a large number of varieties. She names her varieties with the prefix PC, which means the abbreviation of her name and surname.

Violet Aquamarine: variety description and characteristics

Violet Aquamarine: photo

The size of the violet RS-Aquamarine does not exceed 25 cm in diameter. Moreover, the leaves have rather long petioles. Each sheet plate is characterized by an uneven wavy edge. The color of the leaves is green.

As is typical for all violets, the leaves are soft to the touch, with small villi. It is noted that in ancient times this plant was considered a symbol of love and a talisman. The flowers of this plant have double inflorescences and represent a basket. The color of the petals is white, however, the top petals can be light green.

Each leaf has pronounced blue spots that have an uneven edge. The diameter of each flower is at least 6 cm. The flowering period can be observed as early as 9 months after the violet is planted. The flowering is usually very lush. Up to 11 buds can ripen on one peduncle. The flowering period lasts approximately 60 days. Moreover, each flower fully unfolds only after a month.

Violet RS-Aquamarine: growing

Violet Aquamarine: photo

Violet Aquamarine is unpretentious, but requires a certain approach to perform a decorative function.

There should be a lot of light for the Aquamarine violet variety. It is better to choose a sufficiently illuminated window sill in the apartment for this, but at the same time, the plants should be protected from direct sunlight. You can create artificial partial shade. It is also not recommended to put the violet next to heating radiators and other heating devices. In addition, you need to protect the violet from a draft. In the winter months, when the daylight hours are very short, it is necessary to add artificial lighting with the help of special lamps so that the violet is at least 10 hours in the light. The lamp should be positioned more than 30 cm from the plant. Temperature and humidity

Violet of the RS-Aquamarine variety is very fond of warmth. The optimum temperature of the air room where the violet is grown should be about 20 - 25 degrees. At night, the temperature should not drop below 18. In addition, the plant does not like dry air, as well as a too humid room. It is best if the humidity level is about 50%.

Violet Aquamarine: care

Violet Aquamarine: photo

In order for the Aquamarine violet to bloom for a long time and beautifully, certain care rules must be followed.

Watering

Watering violets RS-Aquamarine should not be very abundant and regular. In summer it is better to water the plant every day, and in the winter months after about 2-3 days. Water for irrigation must be warm and previously settled. You can water the flower at the root, however, experienced flower growers recommend collecting water in a pan, and placing a pot with holes at the bottom in it, so that the plant absorbs the required amount of moisture for itself. In this case, when the ground becomes completely wet, it is necessary to drain the remaining water.

When the ground is dry by about a third, you can do the next watering. In addition to watering the root system, wipe the leaves of the plant with a damp cloth. You can use a warm shower, or you can use a dry cloth. At the same time, do not get on the flowers, and also leave drops of water on the fluffy leaves.

Feeding

Violets of the Aquamarine variety must be fed during the entire growing season every 14 days. Ready-made mineral complexes, for example, Stimovit, will be optimal as a fertilizer. This drug must be diluted according to the instructions and fed at the root. The procedure is best combined with watering or carried out immediately after it. This tool will not only help to saturate the plants with the necessary minerals and vitamins, but will also contribute to its better growth and flowering, as well as protect against various diseases.

Pruning and replanting

On the Aquamarine violet, the lower leaves need to be removed periodically to make it look beautiful. In addition, if the leaves are directly on the ground, then various fungal diseases can occur. Also, in order to prolong the flowering period, it is necessary to remove dried flowers in time.

Violet Aquamarine needs replanting as the root system grows and develops. This usually happens once a year. Adult plants are transplanted, as a rule, once a year, using a larger volume for this. The optimal period for transplanting will be spring, since in other months the plant does not have enough sun, as well as heat, in order to adapt and take root. If you transplanted in winter or autumn, then you will need to supplement the lighting of the plants. In the summer, the violet is also not transplanted, since the adaptation can be delayed due to the high air temperature. In addition, at this time, the plant forms a large number of inflorescences, and the transplantation will have an extremely negative effect on this process. The transplant container should be about 3 cm larger than it was before. The pot can be made of plastic, as the clay pot evaporates moisture faster.

The Aquamarine violet needs light, loose soil. The soil is usually bought in specialized stores, or you can make it yourself using black soil, sand and peat.

Thus, it is necessary to lay out a good drainage layer at the bottom of the pot, about 3 cm. Next, you need to fill in a suitable soil, remove the flower from the previous container, preserving the root system and shake it a little. At the same time, the plant is moved to a new pot so that the leaves are above the soil surface.

Violet Aquamarine: reproduction

Violet Aquamarine: photo

Violet Aquamarine is propagated by vegetative methods: by dividing a bush or using leaves.

After the plant has completed flowering, it is necessary to remove it from the container, preserving the root system as much as possible, and with the help of a sharp, processed knife, cut off a small section of the bush. Then it is planted in a small pot, not exceeding 6 cm in diameter. Then the plant is covered with a film and further care is taken after it, as well as for an adult plant, periodically removing the shelter so that the air passes to the root system. And also to spray the soil. After propagation, the adult plant is returned back to the previous container.

To propagate the Aquamarine violet with a leaf, you must choose a healthy, mature shrub with no signs of disease. Then it should be cut off with a sharp knife at an angle and placed in a glass of water, after diluting the activated carbon in it. After the "kids" grow on the leaf, about 1 cm, you can plant the leaf in the prepared soil. In this case, the roots must be in the ground.

Diseases and pests

Like any houseplant, the Aquamarine violet is susceptible to attack by various insect pests. This usually happens when the immunity of the plant decreases if the rules of care are not followed.

• The main pests are considered thrips. These are insects that are about 2 mm in size and harm the plant. You can get rid of them using Intavir and others prepared according to the instructions.
• Aphid. Pests are green in color and, moreover, multiply very quickly. They usually attach to the plant on the back of the leaves and feed on sap. Against aphids, Actellik has proven itself well.
• Spider mite also settles on a plant, especially in a room where the air is dry. With its presence, black dots may appear on the leaves. In order to protect plants, acaricides are used. Akarin has proven itself well.
• In addition, from common diseases, they are isolated in gray rot. A diseased plant can be detected by a gray fungal bloom on the leaves of the plant, which usually occurs in the very center of the rosette. If these signs are found, it is better to remove the plants from other pets and transplant it into new soil, and also treat it with Alirin-B.
• Powdery mildew is also a fairly common ailment among violets. It is a fungal disease that can be detected by the presence of white lumps on the ground.

If these signs are found, treatment with Baktofit should be carried out, and if necessary, repeat the treatment. All preparations should be diluted according to the instructions on the package.

Conclusion

Violet Aquamarine: video

Violet Aquamarine is a very beautiful plant, which is characterized by an unusual shade of flowers and has a fairly high resistance to various diseases and pests. Subject to the necessary care rules, the Aquamarine violet will delight you with beauty for more than one month.