Violet Almond

Violet of the Almond variety, also most often known as the "seedling", is distinguished by the fact that very large flowers, painted in pink, are formed on the bush. This variety was bred by one of the most famous breeders of our country - Konstantin Morev. It is he who owns the authorship of more than a hundred varieties and varieties of violets, which today enjoy great love and popularity among flower growers. The flowers of this variety differ from many others in that they have a very unusual and original petal shape, and the color of these flowers can change depending on what conditions and what microclimate were created by the grower when caring for the plants.

In this article, we will dwell in more detail on the description of the most basic characteristics of this violet variety, and also try to tell in more detail about the intricacies of planting content and the subsequent care of the plant so that it receives maximum care and attention from the grower. This article will be very useful especially for novice florists, since the care and agricultural technology of violets very often coincides, and if the florist takes into account the intricacies of planting and care of violets Almonds, then it will be enough for him to simply plant and care for plants of other varieties and varieties in the future.

Violet CM Almond: variety description

                                          violet almonds: photo

In general, the description of the CM almond violet variety, as well as their images, delight even those gardeners who have never even tried to grow violets within indoor crops, since they did not fully understand what violets are, what are their features and key characteristics. The flowers are more like huge stars, which can be up to nine centimeters in diameter (of course, provided that the grower creates the most suitable and comfortable conditions). The flowers are painted in a peach-pink shade, and their eye is snow-white, it looks quite interesting. A white border also runs along the edge of the wavy petals, which, as it were, balances the unusual combination and bright shades of planting. The leaves are large, dark green, they also look incredibly attractive, and in contrast to the flowers, the plant in general resembles a bright work of art. The petals of flowers are very gracefully bent, they can maintain a similar position and shape, and all this becomes possible precisely due to the fact that both flowers and leaves have a very dense structure.

Violet rosette Almonds are very large, usually it can be from thirty to forty centimeters. But at the same time, even in spite of such a large size, the outlet still remains very compact and interesting, and all this is due to the leaves, which, as it were, hug the pot, carefully protecting it. The leaves, as we have already said, are painted in a dark, deep green shade, their surface is smooth, shiny, the leaves are rather rounded in shape, they look very pleasant and interesting. Small notches can go along the edge, but they are very weakly expressed, so if the grower does not look closely at them, then he is unlikely to notice this at all.

Violet Almond: photo

In the very center of a cozy and attractive rosette, about three flower buds are formed, while either one bud is constantly in the dissolution, or two at the same time.But due to the fact that the flowers are very large and lush, it looks as if not two buds have blossomed, but a huge bouquet that attracts attention from flower growers and guests. The peduncles are not entirely thick, but at the same time they are quite strong, they do not bend under the weight of the buds and certainly cannot break, since they hold very tightly, and the bush itself is quite miniature, from all sides the flowers are supported by the deciduous part. Flowers do not fall on the leaves, each flower lasts a very long time after dissolution - about a month, and some even longer. This is one of the advantages of this landing.

Further, of course, I would like to touch upon the question of how to properly plant a violet of the Almond variety and take care of it in the future. If a florist knows such subtleties, then he will be able to achieve a really decent and wonderful result, and the plants will reciprocate - they will give a very bright and attractive flowering that will delight florists for a very long time. But in order to achieve this, both experienced florists and florists who are just starting their activity must take into account some features, subtleties and nuances. Only in this case it will be possible to say that the flower has one hundred percent demonstrated its qualities and characteristics.

Planting a variety of violets Almonds and caring for the plant

Violet Almond: photo

Like most other varieties, the Almond variety is a rather capricious violet. Therefore, in order to get a copy that will correspond to the description and characteristics of the variety, it is worth putting a lot of effort and trying very hard. The rosette needs the florist to provide close to ideal conditions, create a favorable microclimate, and also always show increased attention to planting in order to be able to determine in time what the plants need, whether there are any deviations from the norms of growing and breeding violets , and how to deal with them so that the planting does not die prematurely and does not lose its decorative characteristics.

In order for very large and bright plants to form on the Almond violet bush, several basic conditions must be observed: maintain the optimum air temperature in the room where the violet grows, give the flower the maximum lighting it needs; water moderately according to the schedule and based on the state of the planting; take into account the limits of air humidity in the room and maintain the general hygiene of the flower. We will talk about these points further, but in more detail and in detail, describing each nuance.

Let's start with the optimal air temperature - violet Almonds are very dependent on the temperature regime, since in many respects it is this characteristic that determines its comfort and well-being, growth rates, and the brightness of flowering. In hot weather, the flowers become very monotonous in color, they do not mix at all in shades either in the center or at the edges, the flower looks a little boring, although a florist can independently influence this factor. In order to achieve the most suitable color, which will be characteristic of this variety, the air temperature in the room should be between twenty and twenty-four degrees. There are also critical temperature gaps at which there is a high probability that the violet will simply die. This is when the temperature drops below thirteen degrees, or the thermometer approaches thirty degrees. So it is imperative to make sure that the temperature is in the most favorable range annually, otherwise this can lead to the fact that the plant will simply be lost.

Violet Almond: photo

The second indicator is lighting. Violet Almonds are generally most sensitive to this aspect.Ideally, grow it on the windowsills of east-facing windows, as well as on shelves, which will be illuminated using phytolamps or backlighting with fluorescent lighting. Windows that face north are generally not suitable for this plant, since there the flower will not receive enough light and, accordingly, it will be completely non-decorative, unattractive and very faded. In addition, its root system can weaken there, which will lead to a weakening of immunity, a decrease in the level of stress resistance - the plant will begin to ache. In order to properly form the rosette, it is recommended to turn the flower over from time to time so that it grows evenly. Usually the container is turned over once every three to four days, turning the parts of the violet towards the sun.

Waterlogged soil can become the real enemy of plantings, and especially for violets of this particular variety. Even if the root system has not been in too wet soil for so long, it will still not have the best effect on the plant. Also, an excess of moisture, waterlogging of the soil can lead to the fact that the root system begins to rot, which will cause a variety of diseases and infections to progress. So you should be very careful about the watering procedure, and more experienced flower growers say that it is recommended to use the wick method for watering this particular variety. Also, for irrigation, you should take warm settled water, rain and melt water, filtered water are perfect. In no case should cold running water be used, as this can lead to the plant experiencing a very severe shock. Also, watering should be carried out in accordance with the schedule and as the topsoil begins to dry out. It is also recommended in this matter to focus on the general condition of the plant, on how it looks, the leaves and buds are so strong and healthy.

Air humidity should vary from fifty to seventy percent. You can manually adjust the humidity of the air, increase it, if necessary. For example, not far from containers with violets, place containers with wet expanded clay or pebbles. In this case, in no case should you install containers directly with a flower in wet trays, or you can do this, but in such a way that the bottom of the pot does not touch moisture. Otherwise, because of this, the plant will take too much moisture, which will lead to the plant suffering from excess, the root system will begin to rot. Too much humidity can be eliminated by regularly and moderately ventilating the areas where the plantings are located. Only thanks to the actions of the grower himself can life be made much better, and the plants will reciprocate - excellent flowering and decorative external characteristics.

Let's talk about how to keep the leaves of the CM-Almond violet variety clean and hygienic. It is recommended to arrange water hygiene procedures for violets about once a month. To do this, the plant is carefully placed in the bathroom, and then it must be washed with a stream of warm water. In no case should you use very cold or very hot water for this, as this can irritate the flower and it will simply hurt for a while. On the windowsill, the violet is put back only after the leaves are completely and completely dry, you can additionally blot them with a napkin to speed up this process.

Violet Almond: video

Features of feeding violets Almonds

You should also focus on some of the features of feeding. Violet Almonds are the very crops that are incredibly sensitive to what nutrients and how much are found in the soil.The plant receives its main nutrition from the substrate, which should be changed annually so that the soil does not outlive itself, does not become too weak and painful. When transplanting violets into the soil mixture, it is also necessary to add some simple mineral supplements, which just become the most important source of useful and nutritious components. For example, it must necessarily be substances such as nitrogen and potassium, as well as phosphorus. For violets, ideally, you can also use a fertilizer such as superphosphate. It takes about one teaspoon of this fertilizer per liter of soil to saturate the soil and make the plant feel much better.

Approximately one and a half, maximum two months after the violet Almonds were planted in the ground, it is necessary to apply root dressing. Ideally, these should be liquid fertilizers, which can be divided into two main types. The first type is organic fertilizers. Experienced gardeners and breeders say that it is organic matter that becomes the most important source of nitrogen. Organic matter is introduced directly into the soil when rosettes begin to form in the violets, and nitrogen in this case helps a lot, since it contributes to the growth of the necessary green mass without at all to the detriment of the development of the root system and subsequent flowering. At home, you can use several fertilizers, including gumi and rainbow, ideal. We can also say that the violet reacts perfectly to the fertilizer called baikal em1, since after its application the plant begins to actively grow and develop, the green mass becomes more saturated and brighter shade, and indeed from this fertilizer, as well as from many other organic additives , the plant only benefits. The most important thing is to apply fertilizers in the amount stated in the instructions, you can also reduce the dose. Overfeeding is very dangerous, especially for delicate plantings such as violets.

The second type of fertilizer is complex mineral supplements. They are complex mineral mixtures that are specifically intended for violet crops, and they can also be quite versatile preparations that are sold in the form of a powder or in a more liquid form. Mineral dressings can include vitamins and mineral components, they also contain phosphorus and potassium, which are very important for the formation of future flowers, buds, and this becomes the key to successful flowering, which becomes even brighter and more abundant. For violets, it is also recommended to use fertilizers from the mineral line, which bear names such as master, fertika, bona forte and uniflor. Violets also respond very well to watering with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, which can be planned monthly, or carried out in the event that the plant becomes weakened, and needs support from the gardener himself precisely due to the applied dressings. Potassium permanganate is a source of not only manganese, but also potassium. The acidity of the soil after application may slightly increase, but at the same time, thanks to manganese, excess salts can be washed out of the soil, which sometimes can provoke some negative manifestations in flowers or generally quite dangerous diseases of violets.

Transplanting and pruning almond violets

Violet Almond: photo

It is recommended to transplant a violet of the almond variety into a new container about twice a year, since the plant tends to gradually bare the trunk, and because of this, the rosette may lose its decorative qualities. When transplanting, the stem is buried back into the soil mixture, but to the level of the lowest leaves.It is important that the lower leaves do not touch the soil, otherwise it may cause some irritation, and when watering, moisture will touch the deciduous part, which is generally strictly contraindicated in this matter.

When a violet reaches the age of four years, its trunk can elongate very much, and therefore experienced growers recommend rejuvenating pruning of the rosette in order to rejuvenate it and give it a second life. To do this, the bottom row of leaves is completely removed, and the crown of the outlet is cut off. A small trunk should be left under the second row, the length of which can be from three to four centimeters. The violet is then placed in a new loose substrate, which in its composition should be ideal for this particular culture. The crown of the violet takes root very quickly, and the rosette is capable of growing completely new leaves within a short period of time, which look very fresh, which even cannot be immediately said that the basis of the culture is already aged. In order to grow violets, you should take care of the capacity and its size. Pots with a diameter of less than thirteen centimeters are ideal. If these are very young rosette seedlings, then they are planted in small pots from six to nine centimeters. The size of the pot changes as the violet itself grows, but initially the pot should be small. If you choose too large a container, then the violet will tend to cover the entire earthen lump with its roots, and the plant simply will not have the strength to build up the green leaf mass. Therefore, in this case, there can be no question at all about any decorativeness and about any flowering. This point must be remembered by absolutely all growers, in particular those who do not yet have a certain experience in growing violets, and therefore they find information about all the rules and subtleties.

The substrate for planting violets must necessarily be very loose, light, breathable and susceptible to moisture. If the gardener does not have a special desire and opportunity to purchase ready-made soil in stores and nurseries, then you can prepare the soil for violets yourself. For this, the following components are thoroughly mixed - turf and leaf soil, peat, sand. In order for the soil mixture to be even looser, it is also recommended to add a little perlite or vermiculite to the soil. They should make up about ten percent of the total mass obtained.

Possible diseases that violet almonds are susceptible to

The violet of the Almond variety is quite capricious, and it is not surprising that sometimes even experienced flower growers can make some mistakes that relate to planting and caring for this crop in indoor conditions. If you do not follow the rules of cultivation and agricultural technology, this can lead to the fact that the growth of the violet will slow down, there will be no flowering, and as a result the plant will simply die. The plant itself literally immediately reports that there are some problems, and the grower needs to resolve them as soon as possible so as not to lose his own attractive planting. Usually, these are the following signs of a violet malaise:

• the appearance of specks colored brown-brown is a sign that the gardener was watering with cold water, which causes exceptional shock at the planting. Also, the cause of brown spots can be a burn, which was obtained as a result of placing the violet in direct sunlight.
• yellowing of the leaves indicates an excess of lighting, too dry air or that the air is too humid, and this immediately affects the state of the plant
• gray bloom on the leaves is a sign of the formation of a very dangerous disease - gray rot. It is caused by low temperatures, provided that the air humidity is above normal.
• if the leaves turned very pale, and downward bends began at the edges, the leaf began to deform, then this indicates that the plant is kept at too low temperatures, and most often these low temperatures catch planting at night, so the plant feels so uncomfortable
• the deciduous part can suddenly begin to grow very rapidly, while flowering will be absent - this happens when the violet lacks sunlight or lighting in principle. The foliage also begins to grow due to an overabundance of nitrogen-containing components, as well as due to the fact that the pot was very large, and therefore the plant cannot evenly distribute forces and generally understand how to grow further, so that it blooms and is strong root system, and an attractive leafy part. Also, the foliage grows due to the fact that the grower removes the stepsons at the wrong time, and it is recommended to do this regularly with the onset of the appropriate period.

Violet Leaves Almonds can become very lethargic, which indicates that there is enough moisture, but the plant has already been affected by one of the most dangerous diseases - fusarium. A whitish bloom may form on the peduncles and leaves, which becomes the first symptom of the development of powdery mildew. The fungus affects the plant mainly due to the fact that the planting is kept at too low air temperatures, and at the same time the air humidity in the room is higher than normal. Red or brown spots may appear on the leaves, and small lumps of fluff form in the axils, which becomes a clear sign that the plant has been attacked by bugs. Aphids manifest themselves as a small, very light bloom on the leaf surface, and brown dots appear on the lower part of the leaves. This suggests that the aphids began to gradually pierce the leaves and suck out the juice and all nutrients from them. If the leaves gradually deform, change shape, slightly depressed red or yellow spots form on them, then this is just a sign of pests such as pincers.

If the grower noticed on the violets Almond Moreva one or more of the signs from those that we have listed, then it is necessary to immediately spray the violet with preparations from the insecticidal and fungicidal group. All parts of the plant that have managed to get damaged must be removed from the violet and transplanted into a new container, which is pre-filled with fresh soil. Urgent measures must be taken immediately after the grower saw that some not the most pleasant events are taking place with the plant, otherwise this can lead to the fact that the disease begins to gradually progress, the pests will multiply and spread even more actively through the plantings, and as a result, the plant will simply die. This entirely depends on the measures and capabilities of the grower himself, since it is really very important not only to save the planting, but also to make the plant stronger, the flowering is more abundant and brighter.

How the violet of the Almond variety reproduces

Violet Almond: photo

Violet variety Almond Moreva may experience some difficulties in reproduction. Stepsons rarely grow on their own, and this can be associated with some specific features and characteristics of this variety. In order to still get daughter rosettes from violets of this variety, it is recommended to pinch the growth point of the main rosette, and apply nitrogen-containing components and fertilizers to the soil at the same time. Thanks to this procedure, the florist will be able to stimulate the formation of daughter processes in the axils of the lower leaves - accordingly, the varietal stepchildren, which we expect so, will be formed.

As soon as two to three full-fledged leaves are formed on the stepsons, and the cuttings reach four centimeters in length, they can be further separated from the mother plant, they are placed for further rooting and growth in a separate container, which is pre-filled with a mixture that includes sand and peat, vermiculite, so that the soil is light and very loose. From above, it is recommended to cover the stepson with a small transparent plastic cap to form a dome and greenhouse conditions. Experienced violet breeders also recommend rooting stepchildren in moist sphagnum moss, which is placed in plastic containers with a lid. In general, sphagnum moss is very supportive of violets, and you should pay attention to it, because it can give an excellent impetus to the development of the plant, and the violet Almonds will grow and develop well in the future in absolutely any conditions.

In order not to harm the growth point of the violet Almond stepson when pinching, it is recommended to separate it from the mother's socket with a scalpel or toothpicks, as well as with an awl, but it is recommended to disinfect the tools first so as not to introduce bacteria into the pinching site. It is also recommended to cut the stepson at the very point to which he is actually attached to the leaves of the mother's outlet, then the risk that the florist will cause certain damage to the plant will decrease.

There is another, more alternative way, thanks to which you can propagate violets of such a whimsical variety as violet Almonds. To do this, you can root a leaf cutting. The leaf, which looks developed and healthy, must be cut from the second row of the socket, while the cut is made at a slight angle, a well-sharpened and disinfected tool is used for cutting - a blade or knife. After that, the leaf is placed in a glass in warm, settled water. After the roots are formed on the handle, the length of which will be from one to one and a half centimeters, then the leaf is moved into a container with a substrate. The substrate should be very loose and light, moisture and air permeable.

The babies on the handle are formed about five weeks after the violet almonds have been placed in the ground. It is possible to separate the children from the cutting and plant them in separate containers only after the diameter of the leaves reaches at least three to four centimeters. Otherwise, they will be too weak, and there is a high probability that they will not survive this landing at all, immediately after separation they will fade and die. In general, in general, there are predominantly positive reviews about this variety, even despite the fact that some growers are faced with the whimsical planting, with its needs for constant care and supervision. But we can assure that even inexperienced growers, subject to the basic rules, will be able to achieve excellent results in growing this plant, so there is simply no doubt about it. The most important thing is to water the planting on time, make the necessary fertilizing, carry out pruning, it is also required. A transplant is a forced measure if the violet Almond has outgrown its capacity, or if the soil mixture in the container suddenly becomes too dry and lifeless. It is also worth taking care of the neighborhood of violets - they react remarkably to other indoor crops, but you should look after each bush, inspect the leaves and stems, buds for diseases and pests.

Conclusion

Variety of violets CM Almond: photo

If you observe the weight of the above rules and take into account the nuances, then there is no doubt that after a while the window sills will be decorated with beautiful and very large flowers of this magnificent room Saintpaulia. It is enough to be an alert and attentive florist who is interested in the well-being of his own plantings.