Violet Raisins
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Violet Raisin: variety description
Violet Raisin: photo
Violet raisins are a very popular home flower that can decorate absolutely any room in a house or apartment. Florists are familiar with a huge number of varieties and varieties of violets, which differ in a variety of ways - in color, flower shape, planting size. Of course, thanks to this variety, the gardener can choose exactly those plants that he likes the most, and exactly those violets that will meet his interests and needs.
Each variety should be looked after in its own way, since the varieties have their own characteristics and characteristic differences. But it should be borne in mind that there are similarities in some varieties, so you should also pay attention to them. In this article, we would like to dwell in more detail on one very popular and already beloved variety of violets, which is called raisins. We will tell you not only about the history of this variety, but also indicate its most key characteristics. Of considerable interest is information on how to properly grow this plant and how to care for it indoors in order to get a bright and interesting decorative result.
Violet raisins characteristic
Violet Raisin: photo
The ancestors of the Raisin violets were discovered not so long ago, only in 1882. They lived in East Africa, and from here it is understandable why the violet has some needs that just relate to caring for it. They were found, by the way, by an English baron who had a craving for travel, and who was interested in growing interesting plants and crops. For a fairly long period of time, violets had only two main and widespread varieties - purple and blue violets were found, and only then new varieties were bred, subspecies with a very interesting color.
By the middle of the twentieth century, breeders and scientists were addicted to crossing other varieties and varieties with each other in order to get new and very interesting plants. The results turned out to be dozens, and then hundreds of different species, which not only delight the eye of the grower, but also do not have any special care needs. In this regard, violets have become very popular also from the point of view that, in principle, even those flower growers who have no experience at all in growing violets as indoor crops could cope with them.
There is a legend that Violet ds Raisins appeared a long time ago - during the time of Ancient Greece, but we can hardly verify this for certain, so it is still worth saying that violets are relatively young plants. Even despite their rather young age and period of appearance, violets have already earned great love from flower growers, and they are very well distributed specifically in indoor floriculture. One of the characteristic features of the raisin violet is that it has a rather interesting and very attractive color. These are purple flowers with frequent white blotches. These blotches can be scattered throughout the flower or concentrated only in the middle. In addition, the flower itself stands out due to a very attractive and interesting white rim, which looks decorative and makes the flowers very elegant.
As for the size of the flower, the violets of the raisin variety are quite small, neatly arranged among the deciduous decoration and look incredibly cozy and cute. The first bloom, however, is not so bright, but rather very modest and shy, and it is due to the fact that the flower has not yet had time to gain strength.The flowers grow small at the first flowering, and it cannot be said that they are very bright and decorative. But already by the second and third flowering, the flowers fully demonstrate their decorative characteristics, they are very bright and beautiful, they look great both in a single planting, and in a group, if the gardener decided to create mini-compositions on his own windowsill.
But also, it cannot be said that Violet ds Raisin is a variety that is very difficult to breed or grow. Even those flower growers who do not have a certain experience in this activity can cope with this task, but at the same time they would very much like to have beautiful plantings in their apartment. But nevertheless, if you want to achieve an excellent and high-quality result, you should always pay attention to some subtleties, since there are nuances for planting some varieties, and for the subsequent care of them, and the variety of violets raisins is not an exception in this case. rules. In the next part of this article, we will just dwell in more detail on what care rules exist for this particular variety, what aspects should be taken into account by the florist in order to achieve a truly decent result.
Violet Raisins: care and reproduction
Violet ds Raisin: photo
Violets are very thermophilic crops, regardless of the variety and variety. Therefore, containers with bushes should be placed in such places so that enough light gets there. Without lighting, there is a high probability that the plant will simply refuse to grow normally, and if it does, then its flowering will certainly not be so attractive and bright. But it is also worth organizing such conditions, taking into account that direct sunlight does not fall on the flower itself. In this case, the flower can get burns, and they not only spoil the appearance of the plants, but can also provoke the development of some dangerous diseases. The optimum room temperature should range from 22 to 23 degrees.
Violet ds Raisin must be watered, since this process and this part of agricultural technology has a special effect on the plant. The air in the room must also be humid, it must not be allowed to dry out, otherwise bacteria and fungal spores will begin to develop. Particular attention should be paid to the level of air humidity during the heating season - from late autumn to early spring. In order to additionally humidify the air, containers with water can be placed next to the plants, but in no case should violets be sprayed from a spray bottle, they react very negatively to such manipulation.
As the soil dries up, moisture can be introduced into the container with the plant. If watering is carried out with tap water, then it is recommended to defend it first, since all chlorine must evaporate from the water, which does not in the best way affect the condition of the soil and the root system of the violet. During watering, you should be very careful and do not pour water on the flower, leaves and rosettes. If the violets do not have enough light, moisture, or heat, then the flowers and leaves of the plant will lose their former attractiveness, they will begin to deform, wither, dry out, and as a result, there is a high probability that the plant will cease to be what it is declared subject to the rules and requirements of agricultural technology. It is worth saying that it can also take a long time to restore the strength of a violet, so you should still initially follow all the tips.
Fertilizers should be purchased from specialized stores or nurseries. If the grower wants not only to support his planting, but also to achieve maximum flowering, then in this case it is imperative to select fertilizers that will contain a sufficient amount of phosphorus. Basically, fertilizing is applied in the spring-summer period, but fertilizers cannot be added to the soil in autumn and winter.At this time, Violet ds Raisins are dormant and are fed by those components that were introduced into the soil in the spring and summer. In addition, in principle, in autumn and winter, the plant has a slow metabolism, and if you continue to feed it, this will lead to an excess of fertilizing that will harm the violet.
It is worth remembering! Violets Raisins are very fond of moisture, air humidity should be at a fairly comfortable level, that is, above fifty percent. It is also worth remembering that the measure must be followed in watering. If suddenly the soil is waterlogged, then the plant will begin to slowly rot and, as a result, will simply die. It is always very difficult to restore the violets ds Raisins, sometimes it is really easier to get rid of the plant and acquire new violets, but it is very pity for the dead.
Although, as we have repeatedly pointed out, the raisin violet is not a capricious plant, nevertheless, in order for it to reveal all its decorative attractive characteristics, it is necessary to treat with all care and responsibility the choice of a place for planting this plant. Since violets respond well to good lighting, it is best to expose these babies to western or eastern window sills. In this case, violets must be protected from sudden gusts of wind and drafts. If suddenly violets are under the influence of these unfavorable factors, then they will certainly weaken, become lethargic and very nondescript, and this will really negatively affect not only the planting itself, but also the impressions of it. After all, every gardener always expects some "wow-effect", but does not always realize that all this is solely the result of his work.
If it is not possible to organize long-term lighting for violets, then you can use other tricks. For example, you can use phytolamps and fluorescent backlights, which will illuminate violets for 12-14 hours - this is how much indoor plants need throughout the year in order to grow properly, actively develop and demonstrate decorative flowering, which will be very bright and interesting. That is, supplementary lighting sometimes plays an important role, so you should still stock up on lamps and not save on them, since this is a very serious moment.
Pot selection is also a very important step. When choosing a container for planting violets, it is worth considering why the florist transplants the violets Raisins into a completely different pot. If the plant has become simply cramped in the old container, if the roots have already enveloped the entire available volume, and they need to grow somewhere further, then you need to take a larger container for transplanting. If the transplant is carried out in order to renew the soil, then in this case it is possible not to take a pot of a larger diameter, but to leave the same volume. You can generally use the same pot, just pre-clean and disinfect it, and then fill the container with new soil.
If there is a lot of free space inside the pot after the violets are planted in it, then the root system will begin to develop very actively. As a result, Violet ds Raisins will direct all their strength to precisely this, and at the same time flowering may stop. So you should definitely keep this point in mind and choose not the largest container - it should be three times smaller than the size of the rosette of an adult violet. Ideally, the pot should be five to seven centimeters in diameter.
It is also worth paying attention to what material the pot was made of. Ceramic containers are best for planting violets, and you can also take ordinary plastic pots. Ceramics in general is a rather expensive material, on which not all growers are ready to spend their money.But at the same time, it is in ceramic containers that violets feel best, since they help the root system to breathe, which means that the roots are saturated with such important oxygen for them.
When a florist chooses a plastic pot among a pot, he needs to check for the presence of drainage holes, which will help not only deliver oxygen to the root system, but also remove all excess liquid from the roots. The plastic itself does not breathe, so if suddenly there are no drainage holes in the container, then you can also make them yourself. When a florist transplants violets, he must be sure to keep in mind that the next container in size should be, albeit not much, but larger than the previous one. This is an important nuance that should be taken into account, because the state and health of the violet ds Raisin will depend on this in the future.
When a florist chooses a soil for planting violets, then he should definitely pay attention to the quality of the soil. The soil mixture should be light and loose, it should contain useful trace elements, and, in general, the soil should be such that the violet raisins feel comfortable in it. If a grower transplants a flower, then he should not take the same soil in which this flower has already grown. It can be weak and depleted, it can lose all useful substances and components, which means that the flower will experience inconvenience, it will not develop and grow normally. As a soil, you can take both the mixture that was bought in stores and nurseries, and the mixture that can be made on your own. But, of course, it is best to buy immediately a mixture that is sold and intended for violets and saintpaulias.
To get a new strong plant, you need to carefully cut off the leaves from the old bush, and put the leaf in the water. Also, the gardener is waiting for the roots to branch off from the leaf, and only when they appear in sufficient quantity, the leaf can be planted in a separate small pot. In this case, you need to be very careful with the root system, and wait until the children begin to branch off from the roots. Of course, the florist, in principle, needs to be patient, since the reproduction of violets is a very exciting process, but quite lengthy.
Children of violets ds Raisins are small sockets that must be seated in the future either in a single container, or in different separate pots. If this is one container, then between plantings it is also necessary to observe, albeit small, but the distance so that the flowers develop normally, and they generally have room to grow. As the violets begin to gain green mass and grow, they should be planted in separate pots, but their size should be slightly larger than the previous container. Usually, a baby reaches the size of an adult plant in two to three months, but if the violet is given perfect care, then growth will accelerate, and this will play a very important role in the further life of the planting, in its decorativeness and other qualities. Most likely, another month will pass, and the baby will give its first flowering. Of course, it will not be as bright and outstanding, but still it will have to meet the initial needs of the grower. In the next flowering, it will already be brighter and more decorative. Even if the first bloom is not so chic and bright, then you shouldn't be upset. This is only part of the development of a flower, and if you support the violet, then already on the second and third flowering it will definitely reveal all its decorative features and characteristics.
Unlike many other plants, violet Raisins does not require systematic removal of petals and pruning. But still, in order to maintain the health of the plant and its attractiveness, it is necessary to monitor the uniformity of the proportions of the plantings. The bush should consist of three even rows of leaves, as this is the correct shape of the bush.
Also, a florist can pinch the lower leaves, and must necessarily remove dried leaves and peduncles, as they spoil the external characteristics of the planting, and can also affect the health of the plant. During removal, carefully take the stalk and cut it off with scissors. The tool should be well sharpened and disinfected so as not to introduce infections and other bacteria into the cut sites. Violet raisins, in principle, are suitable even for those flower growers who have no experience in growing these plants and in caring for them, as well as those who, moreover, do not have time to take care of the flower. Violet raisins fit perfectly into any interior, and can liven up rooms where there are no greenery or bright accents.
