Violet Blue Dragon

Violet The blue dragon is one of the most attractive plants among many other varieties and violet varieties in existence. The inflorescences are distinguished by a delicate blue color, and at the same time they are quite double, which makes them even more interesting and attractive. The rosette is dark green in color, and in combination with such a rosette, the plant becomes even brighter and attracts even more attention. This variety was bred by an American breeder, and it is distinguished by its very abundant and bright flowering. In this article, we will dwell in more detail not only on the description of planting, not only on emphasizing the most basic characteristics of planting, but also on how to properly grow the variety, what are the conditions for caring for the plant. This article will be very useful for both inexperienced gardeners and those gardeners and florists who are just looking for the ideal varieties for growing indoors.

Violet Blue Dragon: description and characteristics

Violet Blue Dragon: photo

Violet Blue dragon has one distinctive feature - very large and bright flowers are formed on the plant, which are in the shape of a star. The size of a flower can be up to nine centimeters, and in combination with luscious foliage, they look incredibly attractive. This variety also has its own unusual feature - the flowers have a very pleasant golden edging, which stands out very much against the general background. Contrast edging, by the way, can only appear when the air temperature drops. If we are talking about an ordinary hot day, then at this time the border may disappear altogether, as if it did not exist.

As we indicated earlier, the Blue Dragon violet variety was bred by the American breeder Lyndon Lyon, who sought to obtain a unique and incredibly attractive planting variety, while remaining relatively unpretentious and very convenient to grow in a wide variety of conditions. The variety got its name in honor of the eastern dragon, which is a symbol of wisdom and strength, as well as a symbol of blessed rain, which is able to bring back to life even that which has long died. Agree, this is a very beautiful symbolism and a beautiful legend, which also gives this variety some attractiveness.

If the florist is attentive to caring for the plant, then it will be able to please him with its attractive appearance and flowering. Also, if you believe the reviews of more experienced gardeners, then on one violet bush of this variety, up to fifty incredibly attractive and attractive flowers can bloom, which will delight you with their appearance. But, again, this is on condition that all the subtleties are observed. Accordingly, a florist should definitely know and take into account all the nuances in order not to make total mistakes, and only to increase the health of his plant.

Violet Blue Dragon: photo

The deciduous rosette of the Blue Dragon violet is quite standard in structure, but at the same time it is large in size. The height sometimes reaches 45 centimeters, the leaves at the planting are very large, painted in a deep green color. Green leaves on the outside, but on the inside they are painted red. The leaf plates are arranged horizontally, the petioles are straight, they are directed straight up. The edges of the leaves can be slightly serrated, which makes them even more exotic and attractive.The flower stalks on the bushes form incredibly strong, on each peduncle there can be from four to five flowers. It can be single flowers, or there can be flowers that are collected in large and very beautiful inflorescences.

The flowers of the violet Blue dragon have a bright blue color, form a kind of cap over the rosette due to the abundance and density of flowering. Usually the size of flowers is from five to seven centimeters, but there are such specimens that can reach nine centimeters, although they are quite rare, and only if the florist has followed all the rules of agricultural technology and created an ideal microclimate for planting. It should be borne in mind that when buds begin to form on the plant, the leaves may curl and deform a little - this is a completely natural process, and when the flowers finally appear and open, then the leaves will begin to straighten out, and in the overall picture the planting will look incredibly attractive.

Violet Blue Dragon differs from all other varieties in that it is very large, and the flowers are painted in an unusual shade. Coloring can also depend on the air temperature that is established in the room where the planting grows. If this is normal room temperature, then the inflorescences can exhibit very contrasting fringes that have a bright purple hue. If the room is a little cool and the temperature is below normal, then the flowers can also gradually change their color, but they still look very attractive, pleasant and decorative. The most important thing is not to experiment with the air temperature specifically to see how the color changes, otherwise this will lead to the fact that the bush will begin to lose its decorative effect, and in general the planting will be pale, its immunity will weaken. Next, we will talk about what favorable conditions for growing Blue Dragon violets should be, so that they feel much more comfortable, and so that violets reveal all their decorative features and characteristics. The violet variety Blue Dragon is recommended for planting in various conditions, it is necessary to carry out the most elementary care for it, and then the planting will respond with gratitude - with abundant and very bright flowering, which literally boggles the imagination. The plantings are very pleasant, they look fresh, amusing, they can become bright accents on any flower bed or in any group planting.

Violet Blue Dragon: growing and care

Violet Blue Dragon: video

Violet Blue Dragon is able to take root well in cooler rooms and in cool air. If the air temperature is high, then the plants can wither, their decorative effect disappears in the same way as the aesthetics. The flowers can also become very small, the flowering will not be so abundant and bright, the petioles are elongated, and this will all look unnatural and very unattractive. The leaf blades will curl, turn brown, as a result, the violet can generally shed leaves, which will lead to crushing of the bush. It is worth emphasizing that the Blue Dragon violet tolerates dry periods well, it does not suffer from a lack of moisture, and this is really a huge plus for many growers who cannot provide plants with regular care.

It is recommended to independently prepare a soil mixture for planting violets of the Blue Dragon variety, and for this you can mix several components - leaf earth, peat and river sand, charcoal. If the gardener does not have such an opportunity to prepare the soil mixture on his own, then you can purchase ready-made soil, which is sold in any specialized gardening store, as well as in nurseries and farms. This soil is just intended for planting and keeping indoor violets.It is very important to always keep the soil in a loose and moist state, since it is this very soil that violets are considered the ideal home for further growth and development. in addition, care must be taken to ensure that the container for planting the plant is the most suitable in shape and size.

Saintpaulia not only of this variety, but in general of any variety and of any variety has a very wide root system, which is also very superficial. In order for the Blue Dragon violet to feel as comfortable and cozy as possible, it is necessary to plant it in low containers or bowls, and the diameter of the pots and containers for planting may differ depending on the age of the plant. For example, containers with a diameter of up to five centimeters are excellent for young plants. When the first few leaves have formed on the plant, it is necessary to transplant the violet into a container whose diameter reaches seven centimeters. Already mature plants will feel best in a container with a diameter of up to nine centimeters.

It should be borne in mind that if initially the plant variety assumes that it will be a miniature variety, then the pots should be around four centimeters in diameter, no more. Sizes are really very important, since the balance of flower development, uniform growth of the root system and, at the same time, the growth of the leaf part will depend on them. Of course, if the volume of the container is large, then this can lead to the fact that the violet will tend to envelop the entire earthy ball with its root system. In this case, the planting will have absolutely no energy and nutrients, the strength to form the deciduous part of the planting.

The Blue Dragon violet is quite demanding when it comes to lighting. In order for the plant to be attractive and decorative, as well as to show active flowering, it needs to organize continuous lighting. On average, violets will be enough from 14 to 16 hours of light per day, no less. If there is less light, then the plants will become very dull, wilted, and in general all the color will disappear from the flowers and leaves. In winter, when daylight hours become shorter, it is necessary to organize artificial illumination of the plant using phyto-lamps and fluorescent lighting and bulbs. Mainly, artificial lighting is organized in the evening, in order to thus extend the flowering period of the planting.

Violet Blue Dragon: photo

The illumination of the violet Blue Dragon should be uniform. The thing is that the plant will reach for the sun, and if you do not turn the pot periodically, then one part of it will grow and stretch, and the second will remain very nondescript. Sometimes the plant can also be rearranged if the grower wants to regulate the color of the inflorescences. This will already depend on the care of the grower and on whether he is really focused on getting ornamental plants.

Let's talk a little about temperature - the optimal air temperature will be from 18 to 24 degrees. It is recommended to maintain this temperature at any time of the year so that the violet feels its best. Violets Blue dragon are very fond of light, cool and clean air, but in winter this figure should not fall below ten degrees. Otherwise, the plant will experience a lack of nutrients, due to the lack of heat, it will begin to fade, and will lose its decorative characteristics and features. The plant should also be protected from sudden gusts of wind and drafts. Therefore, violets are best kept away from constantly opening windows and balconies.

As for the humidity of the air, it should be at a moderate level, since thanks to this, the flowering of the plant will be abundant and very bright.If the air is dry, then the pot is best placed on a pallet, pre-filled with damp pebbles or moistened expanded clay. You can also spray plants, but do it very carefully - moisture should not accumulate on the leaves and rosettes, or otherwise it will become a favorable environment for the development of microorganisms and fungal formations. You cannot spray violets during the period of its active flowering, because then the inflorescences will simply lose their decorative effect, their quality will become much lower.

Indoor Saintpaulias reproduce wonderfully in the spring, and cuttings are recommended for this. You can cook them yourself, but in order to get cuttings from violets, some subtleties and nuances should be taken into account so that for this reason the plant does not start to hurt too much, and so that it does not lose its ability to grow and develop. To get cuttings,. It is necessary to cut off young strong leaves using a well-sharpened tool, which was previously disinfected in addition. There are also two main ways to germinate leaves so that they become active cuttings and give good growth and development results:

• you can germinate leaves in containers with water. after the very first roots begin to leave the leaves, they are carefully planted in the soil, and the soil must be well drained. All excess moisture should always leave the container so that the soil does not start to become waterlogged. Otherwise, the root system will begin to actively rot, and the young roots simply cannot bear it. As a result, the death of a plant, which does not even have time to develop normally.
• the second way of germination is in the ground. To do this, the stalk can be immediately placed in a container, which is pre-prepared and filled with a nutrient mixture. From above, the container is covered with polyethylene to create a greenhouse effect, but several holes can be made in the shelter for ventilation and air circulation. If you observe all the specified subtleties and nuances, then the probability of the cuttings taking root is very high. In the future, young plants can be planted in bowls with soil mixture, where they will already grow constantly. They can then be transplanted several times in a larger container so that the root system is not cramped, and so that the plant develops in accordance with all norms and requirements.

I would like to say that there is another way to reproduce violets - with the help of daughter outlets. But it differs in that this method requires quite a lot of effort and time and, of course, the skills of the gardener himself. So growers use this method much less often than propagation by cuttings. In general, you can try the method that seems more interesting to the florist, there are no requirements and restrictions on this issue now - there are a lot of content, videos and articles where all the subtleties of reproduction are set out and clearly demonstrated, and the florist can correlate his strength and the possibilities and decide for himself whether he can and wants to multiply his plantings in this way, or not.

As with many other violet cultivars, this cultivar also needs to be cared for carefully. The lifespan of the plant, its durability, decorativeness and many other significant qualities will depend on this. The plant must be protected from direct sunlight, as this can lead to burns and disorders in the planting immune system. If the plant is on the windowsill, then there should be some distance between the leaves and the glass, it is better not to allow the planting to touch the deciduous part of the glass, this can constrain the violet and cause some damage to it.

It is worth watering the Blue Dragon violet with a moderate amount of water - the main thing is that the soil does not dry out, otherwise the plant will grow much slower.Also, only water at room temperature is used for irrigation, which has managed to settle for some time. You can take filtered, melt or rain water. It is permissible to take water that has been boiled, but it is best to bring it to a comfortable temperature so as not to harm the planting.

The transfer is carried out in such a way as transshipment. This must be done in order not to harm the root system, especially with mechanical movements. The root system of the bush is very wide, it should be handled very carefully. If the grower already noticed damaged, dry or rotten roots during transshipment, then they must be removed. Places of tears or cuts are powdered with activated carbon sludge to disinfect the roots.

In order for the violet of the Blue Dragon variety to actively develop and feel comfortable, as well as for the plant to give abundant and bright flowering, it is recommended to feed the violets in the summer using complex mineral fertilizers. Before using it, you must carefully read the instructions for use, so as not to overfeed the planting and thereby cause even more harm to it. You can apply fertilizers along with watering, then this will help the substances to spread much faster into some layers of the soil and reach the root system.

Diseases and pests of the Blue Dragon violet

Violet Blue Dragon: video

As for diseases, the most dangerous in this case are powdery mildew and gray rot. If we talk about the pests of violets of the Blue Dragon variety, then these are whiteflies, aphids, worms, ticks. As soon as the very first signs are found, it is recommended to immediately spray the plant with insecticidal and fungicidal preparations.