Violet YAN-Fairy Tale

In modern times, it is no longer possible to find a person who does not know about the appearance of a home violet. Saintpaulia (Usambara violet) has been known for about 130 years. Often this culture is referred to as a violet, but this is wrong, because Saintpaulia is part of the Gesneriaceae family, and violet is part of the Violet family. However, because most are accustomed to seeing the name "violet", this word will be used in this article when characterizing the violet variety YAN-Skazka.

Who discovered this culture and when

Violet YAN-fairy tale: photo

The violet was discovered by Baron Walter von Saint-Paul in the eastern African continent, in the mountains. But in fact, it was first discovered by a botanist from Germany Hermann Wendland, it was to him that the found Saintpaulia was transferred by the baron. The scientist grew seedlings by seed method and contributed to their flowering.

So in 1893, a previously unknown species appeared, which Wendland ranked in the Gesneriev family and recorded as "Saintpaulia" (Saintpaulia) by the name of the baron. The name "Uzambara violet" is also assigned to this culture because of the place of its growth in the wild, and its flowers are slightly similar in appearance to the inflorescences of violets (viola).

Breeding start

For the first time, the violet was presented at the international gardening exhibition in Belgium, in the city of Ghent. After that, gardeners from Europe began to actively cultivate this excellent crop, in 1894 Saintpaulia appeared in the American open spaces, this contributed to the rapid transformation of America into a world center for breeding violets. In 1898, breeders for the first time obtained varieties with inflorescences of white, pink, burgundy, reddish coloration, until this moment people knew only about violets of purple and blue color.

In the Russian territory, the Saintpaulias appeared in the 50s. twentieth century, they were initially cultivated exclusively in the greenhouse. At the moment, there are more than eight thousand varieties of the most diverse colors, sizes and types, but every year scientists delight with more and more new varieties of this beautiful culture.

Violet YAN-Skazka: description of the variety and characteristics

Violet YAN-fairy tale: photo

In our times, there are 2 varieties of violets with the same name "Fairy Tale". One of them is a varietal violet, which was bred by Natalia Puminova, the other is Saintpaulia, obtained by Alexei Tarasov. In appearance, these plants are slightly similar, so when purchasing, you should pay attention to the name of the culture. The capital letters in front of the name often refer to the initials of the person who authored the variety. The flowers that Natalia Puminova brought out are designated with the prefix "YAN", and the plants obtained by Alexei Tarasov - with the prefix "AB".

Characteristics of the violet variety YAN-Skazka.

Natalya Aleksandrovna Puminova is a popular breeder of violet culture in the field of floriculture. Her prefix "YAN" in front of the variety name appeared after the name of her beloved dog Yanika. Puminova began to breed violets in 1996, she wants to grow varieties with compact rosettes, large flowers and persistent flower stalks. The author does not like to give his flowers complicated tricky names, but despite this, her varieties are still exquisite and charming. For example, YAN-Naryadnaya, YAN-Morozko, YAN-Katyusha, YAN-Talisman, YAN-Smile, YAN-Pasha.This breeder belongs to perfectionists, her flowers rarely get into the world, and if they do, then only the best ones, which will be a worthy decoration for any exhibition and collection of vegetation.

Variety of violets YAN-Skazka is a violet of usual size, has a decorative, even rosette. The flowers have a semi-double structure, white-pink color, when they bloom in the first days, then green dashes appear along the edges of the petals, then the border turns into a light green color. Inflorescences are half-open, their flowering is very abundant, in the form of a cap. However, the flowers persist for a short time, quickly fade and turn brown. The leaves are dark green in color, curled up and pointed, boat-shaped, jagged at the edges and variegated (white-green).

Violet YAN-Fairy Tale: growing

Violet YAN-fairy tale: photo

To grow white violets YAN-Skazka in room conditions, certain cultivation rules must be observed.

• Planting. The capacity for planting violets YAN-Skazka should be small. Ideal size - in diameter, the capacity should be 3 times smaller than the size of the bush rosette. Propagation by cuttings and children can be carried out in small plastic cups, and adult flowers are grown in containers made of clay or plastic. When planting, you can use a ready-made soil mixture for Saintpaulias or independently prepare a substrate containing leaf, sod, coniferous soil and peat in a ratio of 3: 2: 1: 1, respectively. Also, a loosening material is added to the soil mixture, you can use perlite, vermiculite or sphagnum moss. The substrate is renewed in adult violets 1 time / 2-3 years.
• Illumination level. Variety of violets YAN-Skazka should be well lit, the duration of daylight hours should be thirteen to fourteen hours every day. In the winter season, Saintpaulia is kept on the windowsill by the glass, and the plants are additionally illuminated. In the summer season, the shading of the bush from the direct sun is mandatory.
• Temperature conditions... Violet YAN-Skazka white - a thermophilic plant, feels comfortable at a temperature regime within twenty-twenty-two degrees. However, if you do not put the bush in a cool place when the buds are formed, then there will be no green lines on the flowers.
• Humidity level... Filka YAN-Skazka loves moisture very much, the moisture index is not less than 50%. But don't spray the Saintpaulia. It is recommended to place the container on a pallet with damp pebbles or place a container filled with water nearby. Once every thirty days, arrange a warm shower, after which it is imperative to remove all the liquid remaining on the leaves.
• Watering. Although the variety of violets YAN-Skazka is undemanding to care, watering is still carried out with systematically settled soft water at room temperature conditions. In addition, bottom irrigation (through the pan) or the wick irrigation method can be used. It is important that water does not get on the leaves and the outlet.

Variety of violets YAN-Skazka is fast-growing, however, special feeding is required when the bush is actively growing and buds are forming. In the autumn and winter seasons, it is not required to feed the flower.

Newbie flower growers should remember that in order for Saintpaulia to bloom well, it needs potash and phosphorus fertilizers, and, in order for the leaves to be strong, nitrogen fertilizers.

Description of varietal violets AV-Fairy Tale

Alexey Tarasov (popularly nicknamed "Vialkovod") is a young, but already quite popular breeder from Moscow.He breeds plants not so long ago, however, during this period of time he received decorative violet varieties, such as: "AV-Polar Bear", "AV-Crimean Cherry", "AV-Mexican Tushkan", "AV-Plushevaya", "AV-Natasha Rostova", "AV-Gypsy Wedding". The author strives to get unique varieties that are diverse in the type of flowers and color, which do not require special agricultural technology.

Violet variety "AV-Skazka" Tarasov bred in 2016. Its value is "small standard", it has a compact powerful socket. The flowers are very decorative, semi-double structure, white in color, in appearance the inflorescences resemble pansies. The petals are wavy, have an original border of marsh-crimson coloration. The leaves are green, slightly with waves along the edges.

Violet YAN-Fairy Tale: care

Variety of violets YAN-Skazka white - unpretentious to agricultural technology. The plant, like all home Saintpaulias, is light-loving, but does not tolerate the direct sun. Feels comfortable with a temperature regime of nineteen to twenty-two degrees and with a moisture content of about 50%. Watering of white violets YAN-Skazka is carried out with settled water at room temperature conditions, it is impossible for the water to fall on the leaves and the rosette of the flower. It is worth remembering about updating the soil mixture in a container 1 time / 2 years and about making additional fertilizing when the violet is actively growing.

Nowadays, you can choose any variety of violet culture that you will like, since there is plenty to choose from. You can easily cultivate a flower indoors on a window. It is only necessary to study well and keep in memory the descriptive characteristics of your favorite variety.

If you competently care for the YAN-Skazka violets, then they will certainly thank you with their rich colors, become a decoration of the house.