Violet Olesya

The violet is a very popular plant you can. You can meet him in almost any room with flower lovers. This plant has a very large number of species and varieties. This article will focus on such a variety as the violet Olesya, which is very popular among flower growers and is grown as an ornamental plant in all countries of the world.

Violet Olesya: description and characteristics of the plant

violet Olesya: photo

This plant is indoor and is called a violet. It belongs to the genus Saintpaulia, and the second name of the culture is the Usambar violet.

Violet of the Olesya variety is low, but blooms very beautifully. Among the wide variety of violet species that differ from each other in both shade and flower shape, the Olesya violet variety is very much appreciated by gardeners, since the plant is not only beautiful, but also completely unpretentious, and also has a lush and abundant flowering. This variety is characterized by a tight, assembled rosette that has violet pink flowers At the same time, the beauty of the picture is complemented by a very contrasting burgundy edging along the edges of the petals. Towards the middle of the petal, the shade becomes softer. The core of the flower is white. The flowers of the plant are not large enough, but the flowering period lasts a long period of time. In addition, this variety is characterized by a delicate pleasant smell.

The father of this culture is the famous breeder Morev. It was he who bred this variety and made it public. Now growers all over the world have the opportunity to grow this plant. Among the main characteristics of this plant, the following features can be distinguished.

Olesya Morev's violet is characterized by the presence of a lush, dense rosette, which is made up of dark leaves, and flowering is also pleasing to the eye at the time of the formation of very lush, beautiful flowers.

The form of flowers here is double or semi-double. For this, the violet is very much appreciated by flower growers, despite the small size of the rosette. She has not ceased to inspire for many years.

The leaves have a soft, fleecy surface that is characteristic of all violets, which further adorn the view as a whole. During the growth and development of the culture, the shade of the flowers changes from time to time, and the bush becomes more lush.

Violet Olesya SM Moreva can bloom at different times, no matter what season it is outside the window. However, the period between flowering can be approximately 2 or 3 months. If the violet is in comfortable conditions for her, then flowering can last almost all year round.

How the Olesya violet variety is grown

Photo: violet variety Olesya

It is necessary to observe certain conditions for growing a plant in order for it to fulfill its decorative functions.

Lighting.

Like all violets, Olesya Moreva's violet is very fond of light, therefore it is necessary to place it on a sufficiently sunny open windowsill, but at the same time make sure that there is no direct sunlight. Violet leaves have a very delicate structure, so burns may remain from the sun.

If the windowsill is southern, then you can artificially shade the plant with a curtain or blinds. If we are talking about the cold season, when daylight hours become short, plants should be artificially illuminated using special phytolamps or fluorescent lamps.

Air temperature and humidity

The optimum temperature of the room where the violet will be grown will be approximately 23 degrees. Especially this indicator should be kept after the plant is transplanted and if the plant is old enough. For young seedlings, it is better to keep the temperature higher, about 25 degrees. And also monitor the required level of humidity. Violet is a moisture-loving plant, so the moisture level should be at least 50%.

When transplanting or propagating Oles' violet, you should create a mini greenhouse using a glass jar or a plastic bag, where it will be easier to control the humidity level. In winter, when radiators work in the house and the air becomes dry, additional air humidification will be required using special humidifiers or spraying the plant. During the spraying procedure, you should not fall on the flowers, from this they can wilt.

The violet can die if the temperature is too low or too high, and it is also not worth placing the plant near a window in a cold period. It is best to grow violets on those windowsills that face the east side of the world. If this is not possible, and the plant is grown on the southern windowsill, then it will be necessary to hang a curtain.

Transfer

Violet Olesya Morev needs to be replanted annually in order for the plant to receive all the necessary trace elements in the new soil, and, moreover, for the root system to feel comfortable.

Some growers do not transplant the plant, but replace only part of the soil, about every three months. If you are transplanting, then this must be done using the transshipment method, preserving as much as possible the earthen ball of the root system. During transplantation, you should pay attention to the roots so that they have a light color and there is no rotting smell.

When transplanting a violet into a new container, you should organize a sufficiently thick layer of drainage, which is perfect for moss. If you find that the roots look unhealthy, then the affected areas must be cut off. Before transplanting the plant into a new container, you should also remove the old earthen lump, without damaging the lower roots.

Rules for caring for a violet variety Olesya

Violet Olesya: photo of the variety

Caring for Olesya's violet comes down to the usual standard manipulations. The plant owner requires regular watering, feeding, reproduction, as well as protection from insect pests.

Watering the violet should be stable, but do not overdo it, since too frequent watering will contribute to the development of rotting processes in the roots. It is necessary to focus on the other parameters of the room where the plant is grown, especially to monitor the state of the top layer of the earth. Thus, when watering, it is necessary to use settled water, the temperature of which should be higher than the room temperature. The violet is watered directly under the root so as not to fall on the leaves, and even more so the flowers.

It is also necessary to feed Olesya's violet regularly, especially when it is in the flowering period. In the spring in the stage of active growth, as well as if you transplanted the plant. As a fertilizer, it is necessary to use complex mineral compositions that can be purchased in specialized stores, and made specifically for different varieties of violets. Stimovit or Mister color have proven themselves excellently. Also, the plant needs fertilization after being damaged by insects - pests or if it has been in the sun for a long time.

Organic fertilizers are also applied, especially if the plant is already old enough. However, this should be done rarely enough, only at the time of plant transplantation. Rotten manure or humus is usually used as organic matter. This fertilizer is also used to stimulate the growth of green mass.However, it is not recommended to use the aforementioned remedy for young plants, as the composition may become too aggressive for delicate young roots. Fertilizer is best applied simultaneously with watering or using the foliar method.

Just like all other procedures, you need to trim the violet regularly. This is not about the formation of the crown, since the plant has a low growth force, but about the timely removal of unsightly faded inflorescences, as well as dried leaves, so that the culture continues to look spectacular.

How the violet Olesya reproduces

Violet Olesya: photo of the Moreva variety

For Olesya violets, different methods of reproduction are used: by seeds, as well as vegetative propagation by dividing the bush and propagation by cuttings.

Cutting propagation is most often used, since it is the simplest. Here, a leaf is taken from an adult healthy plant at an angle, which is placed in a glass of water or immediately into the prepared soil. The tool used to cut off the sheet must be clean, decontaminated and sharp. The cut points are treated with coal powder. After the cutting takes root in the water, it must be moved into the soil. For reproduction, you need to choose a leaf from the middle of the plant. Do not take too young and too old leaves.

To propagate Olesya Morev's violet by dividing the bush, care must be taken not to damage the fragile root system of the violet. Usually, only experienced gardeners propagate the plant by dividing the bush. First, the bush must be properly watered, then carefully remove it from the pot and separate the formed outlet. Each plant is planted in a separate container. If the outlet is too small, you can use a glass for the first time.

Olesya's violet seeds are rarely propagated, since they are rarely sold in specialized stores. However, if you decide to grow a plant from seeds, then you need to prepare a special soil for violets and also pre-soak the seeds. The soil must be shed with a special solution containing a fungicide. The seeds are buried about 2 cm into the soil. The spacing between the seeds should also be 2 cm. After sowing, it is necessary to create greenhouse conditions. To do this, you can cover the box with glass or polyethylene. Then the container with the seedlings must be placed in a warm room protected from light and be patient, since the seeds germinate for a long time. But this method also has an advantage, since the plant will grow exactly the same as an adult mother bush.

Diseases and pests

Like any houseplant, Olesya's violet can infect various insects - pests and pathogenic microorganisms.

Most often, the plant becomes ill with late blight, powdery mildew, and various decay processes can also develop. To get rid of the above ailments, fungicides are used, but it is better to follow preventive measures and from time to time treat all indoor plants with fungicides, reducing their concentration.

The following insects can be distinguished from pests: it is a tick, scale insects and thrips. If signs of the presence of these insects are detected, which will manifest themselves in various kinds of spots, thickenings, it is necessary to treat the plant with special chemicals that can be easily bought in specialized stores. The drugs Actellik and Fitoverm have proven themselves well. A simple folk method for getting rid of insects is a soap solution.

Conclusion

Violet Olesya is a fairly new variety, but it has already become quite popular. The culture is very beautiful and unpretentious, therefore, flower growers all over the world try to grow this violet at home.

Violet Olesya: video about the variety