Yellow violet

Indoor violets are recognized favorites in floriculture. The variety of varieties and the beauty of flowers of various shades allows every lover of indoor plants to find a copy to their liking. One of the most spectacular varieties that have appeared thanks to the efforts of breeders is the yellow violet. This article will discuss how to properly care for this original flower so that it can fully reveal its decorative qualities.

Yellow violet: description and characteristics

Indoor yellow violet: photo

The yellow violet belongs to the Saintpaulias group - this is the name of the violets of African origin, often also called the Usambara violets. The reason for this is the distribution area of ​​these spectacular plants in the area of ​​Usambara, a mountain range located in the eastern part of Africa. Their discoverer is considered the German colonial official Walter von Saint-Paul, from whose surname the name of the group of violets-Saintpaulias originated. The wild-growing yellow violets discovered by him became the ancestors of a number of new varieties of hybrid Saintpaulias.

Yellow violet is an evergreen perennial that successfully takes root in indoor conditions and therefore is suitable for growing even in the northern regions. Saintpaulia stems are usually short, and heart-shaped leaf plates have a short edge along the entire surface. The calyx contains 5 sepals and the same number of petals. The average diameter of the rosette of a yellow violet ranges from 20 to 40 cm. However, varieties with a diameter of about 60 cm are known, as well as very miniature varieties of about 6 cm. During the fruiting period, seed pods ripen.

Strictly speaking, wild-growing yellow violets do not have a yellow color, since at the genetic level this variant of their color is absent. Most often, the petals of these flowers are painted in blue, blue and dark red tones, and yellowness is present in the form of small inclusions of various shapes. It is the presence of spots, specks or strokes of yellow that makes it possible to call such violets yellow. As for hybrid Saintpaulias, the intensity of their color increases as they grow older: if the petals of a young plant have a light lemon or creamy hue, then with age they become bright yellow.

Distinctive features of violets with yellow flowers

Indoor yellow violet: photo

One of the features of yellow violets is a weak growth of the root system in depth. In this regard, the roots of Saintpaulia are forced to constantly renew in order to regularly perform their function. For this reason, growing yellow violets in large containers does not make sense - just plant them in small pots that will accommodate their compact root system. In this case, the flower will receive enough oxygen, especially if you take care of the presence of holes at the bottom of the pot, as well as the drainage layer.

To date, a large number of varieties of yellow violets have been bred, which differ among themselves not only in color, but also in the shape of the petals. They can be simple, corrugated, star-shaped. Some varieties have a border on the petals.

Yellow violets can be divided into two large groups based on gender. So, male plants are distinguished by a uniform color of foliage, while female plants have a spot of a light shade on the outside of the leaf plate.

Yellow violet: names of varieties with photos

• MellowYellow is a variety of yellow violets with an unusual petal shape. Their wavy surface creates the effect of a compact fluffy ball, painted in a delicate light yellow shade. The first wave of flowering gives the largest flowers up to 3 cm in diameter, the sizes of subsequent waves are already more modest - no more than 2 cm in diameter. In young plants, the petals are almost white; with age, the color intensity increases. The toothed light green leaves of the yellow violet have jagged contours. The spectacular appearance of "Ripe Yellow" violets is combined with quite significant drawbacks. These include the rapid wilting of flowers, as well as not too lush flowering in general. Plants of this variety are often sick.
• Warm Sunshine - yellow violets of this variety are distinguished by long flowering, which is ensured by continuously ripening buds. The compact flowers are lush and resemble lotus flowers. Only the opened cups are white - yellow spots are barely noticeable on the petals, while the core has a pronounced yellow color. The flowers of the first wave do not acquire a characteristic light yellow tint - the yellowness intensifies with repeated flowering. The process of opening flowers is quite long - while it lasts, the petals remain fresh. A fully opened flower quickly turns brown and withers.
• "Golden Autumn" - an unusual combination of white and yellow colors is characteristic of this variety of violets. Lush flowers are predominantly white in color, against which a golden border and a yellow central part of the calyx stand out. Light yellow spots are also present on the petals with wavy contours. The same unusual edges are characteristic of light green leaf blades. The interval between the long flowering waves of the "Golden Autumn" is from 2 to 4 months.
• "Lemon Kisses" is a terry variety of yellow violets. Large flowers of the first wave of flowering are painted white, their core seems to flicker with yellow shades. After a few blooms, the petals turn yellow. The disadvantages of the variety include the transience of flowering, for this reason the mass flowering of "Lemon Kisses" is very short-lived. As a rule, by the time some flowers bloom, others are already withering.
• "EK-Solnechnaya girl" is a Russian hybrid variety of yellow violets. Large flowers consist of wavy petals with an unusual pink-white color and a bright yellow core. The leaf rosette is formed from bright green wavy leaves, tapering at the base.
• "RS-Golden Dragon" is a variety that is distinguished by impressive flowers, painted white with an admixture of yellow tones. The yellow lines coming from the core gradually become yellow spots, covering the entire surface of the petals. Yellowness becomes more noticeable during re-flowering. The diameter of the flowers of the first wave is about 9 cm, the subsequent waves do not differ in such sizes. The wavy leaves are dull green. The Golden Dragon is characterized by the formation of a large number of stepchildren, as well as the slow growth of children. Lack of lighting causes the vertical arrangement of the leaves in the outlet. Unlike most yellow violets, the flowers of this variety do not turn brown as they wilt.
• Violet "AV-Yellow Rose" is a variety of yellow violets, stunning in its decorative qualities. Rose-like small double flowers are white with a clear yellow tint and have a pink border around the edges of the petals. The green leaf plates of the violet AB Yellow Rose have jagged contours.
• Alchemy Yellow Bells are a variety of miniature yellow Saintpaulias. As the name suggests, the flowers are bell-shaped.The petals have wavy edges and are painted in a mixture of yellow-pink hues. At the time of flowering, a large number of buds bloom, however, they quickly fade, so the flowering does not differ in splendor. The average wave duration is 14 days. After two waves, the shoots of the plant begin to elongate, and the leaves of the yellow violet and petals lose their color saturation. Blue stripes may appear on the latter.
• "Yellow Star" (Yellow Star) - another representative of miniature Saintpaulias. The bell flowers are pale yellow interspersed with a lilac shade. The yellowness becomes brighter as the plant matures. The first wave is usually the least effective - the flowers are small. In subsequent waves, they become larger and more beautiful. The flower shape is also star-shaped. The shape of the leaf plates is heart-shaped.

Growing violets with yellow flowers

Indoor yellow violet: photo

A competent choice of a place in an apartment where a pot with a violet will be placed is the key to its successful cultivation. Best of all, yellow violets feel on the windowsills of windows facing west or east. In order for the plant to be evenly illuminated, it is recommended to periodically rotate it. In the dark, the lack of natural sunlight can be compensated for with artificial light sources - this will help prolong the flowering of Saintpaulia.

Sudden temperature drops are dangerous for yellow violets, which prefer to stay in a room with a constant room temperature. With the arrival of cold weather, it is better to remove them from the windowsill.

Saintpaulias are very sensitive to watering: water should be at room temperature, watering should be moderate. It is important that the soil in the pot does not dry out, but it is not waterlogged either. With the onset of winter, watering yellow violets should be less and more scarce. During watering, water should not fall on the petals and leaves of the yellow violet, so it should be poured along the edge of the pot.

In order to increase the humidity in the room where the yellow violet is located, it is enough to place the pot with the plant on a tray filled with damp pebbles. Spraying Saintpaulia is not recommended.

Yellow violets need fertilization during the flowering period. Top dressing is applied once every 14 days in the process of watering the plant. A mineral complex rich in phosphorus is best suited.

Under indoor growing conditions, the reproduction of yellow violets is carried out by two methods - cuttings and cuttings. The first method is considered the most effective. A strong leaf on a leg about 3 cm long can act as a cutting - it must be placed in water and left there until the roots appear. After that, the cutting can be transplanted into a container with soil, deepening no more than 2 cm. After planting, the cutting needs to be watered with warm water. Such bushes can be transplanted no more than 1 time in 12 months. Violet breeding ground can be purchased at a specialized store.

Yellow violet: disease prevention

Indoor yellow violet: photo

A lack of lighting leads to the defeat of yellow violets with rust - yellow spots appear on the upper parts of the leaf plates. The appearance of soft brown spots on the stems and foliage indicates the development of bacteriosis caused by too hot weather. White bloom on the surface of the leaves signals the infection of the violet with powdery mildew. If whitish spots cover the lower part of the leaves, this is a sign of downy mildew.

At the first symptoms of infection, it is necessary to immediately prune the infected parts of the violet. The remaining shoots, leaves, flowers, as well as the soil in the pot must be treated with a fungicide. As a preventive measure, you can carry out the first treatment ahead of time, even at the time of planting the plant in a pot. A competent balance of dressings will prevent the development of diseases.

In general, yellow violets are quite unpretentious and do not require special care. A novice florist can try his hand at choosing a variety of miniature Saintpaulias for growing. As you gain knowledge and skills, you can move on to growing large hybrids.