Violet Chateau Brion

Violet Chateau Brion bred almost 10 years ago. The founder of this variety was Elena Lebetskaya, a breeder from Ukraine. The scientist names each variety using the first letters of the name and surname, adding them as a prefix. As a result, the name of this variety sounds like LE - Chateau Brion.

Violet Chateau Brion: description of the variety and characteristics

Violet Chateau Brion: photo

So Elena collected a collection of various varieties of violets for a very long time. And at the beginning of the 21st century, she decided to become the author of some varieties herself, and she did it successfully in 2010. The product of its activity is the violet variety Le - Chateau Brion.

Violet Chateau Brion has a straight, strong stem, which is quite resistant to various mechanical influences. The leaves of this plant have a characteristic appearance for all violets, however, they differ in that they have a very bright pronounced shade and a slightly elongated leaf plate. The edge of each sheet has a jagged edge. The flowers of this plant are rounded. Their diameter is about 6 cm. The shape of the flowers is terry, the shade is deep dark ruby. A contrasting white border can be seen along the edge of each petal. Sometimes the shade of the border is slightly greenish. The author herself describes her variety of violets LE Château Brion, comparing the flowers with double, velvety stars that have the color of dark wine.

Violet chateau brion cultivation

Violet Chateau Brion: photo

Violet variety Chateau Brion needs a well-composed soil. The soil should be slightly acidic, leafy with the addition of peat and sand. So, for 5 parts of leafy land, add three parts of peat and one part of sand. You can also add charcoal or moss. However, their number should not be large.

In order to keep moisture in the ground as long as possible, you can add vermiculite. In the off-season, plants are fertilized with special compounds that contain many minerals. And in the winter season, it is necessary to feed the violet with humate. It is also necessary to choose the right pot for the future plant, since this will directly affect its growth and development. Violet roots do not need large enough space. To begin with, the seedling can be grown using an ordinary glass, which will be at least 6 cm in diameter.As the plant grows, it is transplanted into a new container with a larger volume. So, an adult Saintpaulia will feel comfortable in a container that will be at least 10 cm in diameter, and the height of the sides should be about 12 cm.

Be sure to add a layer of drainage, as well as make holes in the bottom of the pot. After the plant is rooted and its root system begins to grow, the first flowering can be seen. Thus, this culture needs to be transplanted annually. Or you can simply change the composition of the soil every year, while leaving the previous capacity. The root system of the violet is fragile, so this manipulation should be done very carefully.

Lighting

Like any houseplant, the Chateau Brion violet needs good lighting and it is also necessary to shade the plants during exposure to direct sunlight, especially when it comes to the summer season. In general, the light should fall on the violet for about 12 hours, so it is better to choose a window sill that will have large, open windows facing the north and north-west side of the world.

If there is no such option, then you can use any illuminated window sill, however, make an artificial shadow using curtains.In the winter season, when the daylight hours are short, it is necessary to create artificial lighting. Also, all violets belong to such plants that can only grow under the light of lamps.

Temperature

Violet LE Château Brion needs a warm enough room. If the temperature is insufficient, then it will rise very slowly. The optimum air temperature will be 20-25 degrees. If the plant is young, the temperature should be even higher. You should try to control this indicator for better development and growth of the plant. In addition, it is necessary to prevent a sharp change in temperature, as well as a draft, so when you ventilate the room, you should rearrange the violet to another place. This variety of violets loves a lot of moisture, so you do not need to put a pot with a plant near a radiator or any other heating devices. The plant will also be very responsive to spraying from a spray bottle. However, you should not allow moisture to get on the flowers themselves.

Reproduction

Violet Chateau Brion is propagated both by cuttings, stepsons, and seeds. Cutting propagation of a plant is the most frequent, since it does not require a lot of time and effort. Arm yourself with a sharp, crafted, clean knife to cut the leaves of the plant at an angle. After that, the cutting is placed in a glass of water in order to start growing new roots. When they reach a size of at least 6 cm, it is necessary to transplant the planting material into suitable soil, after which the most usual care is performed for it. In a year, the plant will bloom.

The violet LE Château Brion is also often propagated by grazing, this type of propagation is especially suitable for this variety. If, with cuttings propagation, the future plant can change its color, then with this method of propagation, the plant will be exactly the same as the adult parent bush. You should look for small pieces that grow from an adult bush. The flower is dug out of the pot and its roots are unwound, and then the plants are planted in separate pots.

Sometimes it is enough just to take a healthy, beautiful flowering peduncle, carefully separate it from an adult plant and place it in a container with suitable soil for subsequent rooting. It is also necessary to follow all the rules of care, as for an adult plant. After the first outlet is formed, it is necessary to transplant the plant to a permanent place.

Seed propagation is the most laborious, therefore it is rarely used. Choose healthy and strong bushes first. It should be a parental pair with no signs of defeat and with a symmetrical outlet. During the flowering period, pollen is collected and artificially pollinated violets. For pollination to happen for sure, it is necessary to pollinate several flowers at once, not just one. If you did everything correctly, then seed pods will appear in about 30 days. They should not be plucked, but dried, leaving directly on the inflorescences. Thus, they will ripen for about 4 months. After the seeds have become hard, they must be placed in a warm room, which will be protected from moisture and sunlight.

Violet Chateau Brion: care

Violet Chateau Brion: photo

The Château Brion violet variety requires the same care rules as any other violet. First, the plant needs to be watered regularly. To do this, once a week, you need to fill a support deep enough for the pot. The water should be warm and the level should be such that it does not overflow. This way, the soil will absorb moisture through the bottom holes. When you see that the soil has become completely wet, the excess moisture in the container is drained.

It is recommended to replant the Chateau Brion violet annually. The best time for transplanting will be the beginning of spring. In this case, the peduncle should be below the level of the edge of the container in which the plant grows.Also, during transplantation, it is necessary to create a thick layer of drainage and select the right new soil. If you see that the sheet plates have become small, you should transplant into a container of a larger volume, and then the violet will grow. After the plant is transplanted, it needs abundant watering.

Also, during the active vegetative period, the violet must be fed about once every 2 weeks. Mineral complexes or ready-made preparations for flowering plants are perfect as fertilizers. It will be optimal to combine feeding with watering, then the concentration of fertilizers can be halved.

Diseases and pests

Violet Chateau Brion has a fairly high immunity to common diseases, so these ailments rarely affect the plant.

However, pests very often attack the violet of the LE Chateau Brion variety. These are usually mealybugs. They are easy to find on a sheet plate, after which it is enough to simply wipe the sheet with a damp cloth moistened with alcohol. If the pest returns, then insecticide treatment will already be needed. In addition, insecticides are also used when a whitefly is found on a plant, as well as a spider mite.

There is also a very dangerous pest called the cyclamen mite. It is very difficult to get rid of them, only by removing the affected part of the plant.

Conclusion

Violet Chateau Brion: video

Violet LE - Chateau Brion is a very beautiful compact plant that is quite unpretentious and will decorate any room.