Violet Firebird

Violets are considered quite capricious plants, so in order to grow a beautiful flower, you will need to work hard. On the windowsills of many houses and apartments, you can grow, if desired, a real greenhouse, the violet always blooms profusely and beautifully. And today we will introduce you to such a variety as the Firebird violet. In this article we will share with you a description of the variety, the secrets of growing and propagating plants. Let's make a reservation right away, calling a violet a violet, in fact, is incorrect, this plant is called saintpaulia, but for the prostate we will call this culture a familiar name. Well, let's get started.

Violet Firebird: variety description and characteristics

Violet Firebird: photo of the variety

The Firebird violet has two varieties that were bred by breeders Repkina and Korshunova. Each of the subspecies has beautiful lush foliage and voluminous flowers. They are very large in diameter, the colors of the violets are more than interesting. Usually, the petals of the first variety are blue and light yellow, so a cheerful color will always delight you. It should be noted that the petals of these flowers have an uneven structure, they are double, on the leaves the pile is fleshy and long. The legs are small, and the foliage rosette is dense. And if we talk about the second subspecies, then, unlike the first, this violet Firebird has pink buds, and the inserts are coral, the rays go from the center to the edges. It is thanks to such an unusual, cheerful color that flower growers love to plant these violets at home. But both the first and second varieties develop intensively, they are very beautiful and delicate, the foliage is grassy green, the villi are large, high, so these flowers even resemble a shaggy carpet.

Violet Firebird: cultivation of a variety

Violet Firebird: photo of the variety

Despite the fact that the Firebird violet blooms very beautifully, it is not so easy to grow this culture, besides, even actively growing violets do not always throw out flower stalks, so you need to grow plants especially carefully. Usually in each pot 4 peduncles are formed, but on each peduncle there are several buds. The first time the buds will have a dark color, and then the flowers will be lighter and lighter, over time, small blotches will appear on the petals, so with each new time the violets will delight you more and more. It is especially necessary to monitor the illumination of the room. If the plant does not have enough light, then the violets will not bloom. However, if you follow the basic rules for caring for plants, then the culture will bloom quite abundantly. It is best to put the Firebird violet on the windowsill, the sunlight should be bright, but diffused, direct sunlight often harms the violet foliage, since the plants get burns from the sun. If you have a problem in the room with illumination, then you will need to build an artificial supplementary lighting. Many modern lamps imitate daylight, so this kind of artificial lighting is perfect for violets. However, most often the plants lack sunlight only in winter, so in the warm season you will not have to worry about the lack of sun. It is believed that the Violet Firebird should be lit daily for 12-13 hours. Therefore, pay attention to this indicator, we repeat, direct sunlight should not fall on the foliage and flowers of the plants, therefore at noon in the summer it is advisable to cover the pots with plants with a light curtain. Another important indicator is the composition of the soil.Violet RS Firebird is a rather capricious culture, therefore, the soil for growing these plants must be appropriate. In many horticultural, specialized stores, you can find a ready-made substrate for growing these flowers, but it is not necessary to purchase ready-made mixtures, you can easily form the soil yourself. To do this, you will need to add peat, coniferous litter, turf and leafy soil, as well as some kind of baking powder to the garden soil. The soil must be loose, nutritious and uniform. Do not forget about the drainage layer, for this it is often recommended to spread small pebbles or expanded clay on the bottom of the pot. Violet is very capricious, so it does not tolerate stagnation of moisture. If water accumulates in the soil, the root system of the plant will rot, so pay special attention to watering the crop.

Choosing a pot.

In order to grow a beautiful violet of the Firebird variety, you will need to take care of the container in advance. Small containers are suitable for growing these plants; the size of the pot should correspond to the size of the root system of the plants. It is believed that for the largest varieties of violets, pots with a diameter of 10 cm can be used, so the smaller the size of the rosette of the plant, the smaller the pot should be. If we talk about the material, then it is best to choose plastic or ceramic containers. Of course, it is plastic pots that are relatively inexpensive, but the walls of such containers do not allow air to pass through, which is so necessary for plants, so it is best to buy a ceramic pot. If you purchase plastic containers, do not forget to make holes in the walls of the container. The plant needs oxygen. Ceramic pots also come in several types, namely glazed and unglazed. Glazed pots covered with beautiful painting look great on any windowsill, however, like plastic containers, they do not allow oxygen to pass through, so it is better to buy unglazed pots, they are no less beautiful and at the same time functional. When buying, keep an eye on the weight of the container, do not buy too heavy pots, because many shelves cannot withstand such a pressure, so do not load them and choose the right containers for planting plants.

Violet Firebird: care

Violet Firebird: photo of the variety

Caring for the PC Firebird violet is actually not that difficult. The most important thing is to learn the features of watering plants. Firstly, it is imperative to moisten the groups very carefully, the watering can must have a long and thin spout, this is necessary so that you can water, thus, the plants so that moisture does not get on the foliage and the violet outlet. Second, you can use a wick to water this crop. You can make this irrigation device from a thin fabric strip, one end of the synthetics is placed in water, and the other in a pot with a plant, be calm, the violet will take as much moisture as it needs. Thirdly, it is necessary to say about one more method of watering. Many growers use pallets to moisten the soil, in which pots with plants are installed. However, remember that holes must be made in the bottom of the container with the PC Firebird violet in order for the plant to absorb moisture. If we talk about the frequency of watering, then it is recommended to moisten the soil as needed. But it is best to feed the plants 2 times a month. Moreover, for this they most often use liquid dressings, as well as dry fertilizers, which are previously dissolved in water. When fertilizing the soil, make sure that the fertilizing does not fall on the foliage and flowers of the violet, otherwise you will damage the green part of the plant.

Reproduction of violets of the Firebird variety

Violet Firebird: photo of the variety

Reproduction of the PC Violet Firebird is easy enough.This is done in two ways: by growing roots on a leaf in water, by rooting the leaf in the ground. So, it is much easier to root a leaf in the soil, so if you consider yourself a novice grower, then try this particular propagation method. Do not forget to treat the lower part of the leaf with a growth stimulant so that the root system develops more intensively. If you root the leaves in the ground, then water the substrate in a timely manner, for the development of the leaf you need a lot of moisture. Some growers simply tear off the Firebird violet leaf from the mother plant and place it in a glass of water. Usually, after a few weeks, roots begin to appear on the lower part of the shoot, so this breeding method is also considered quite simple. In conclusion, we note: the violet Firebird is a wonderful variety of violets, it reproduces well, takes root, and it blooms just fine. Try and grow this beauty on your windowsill, and we have already told you how to care for the Firebird violet.