Care of potted violets. Useful subtlety

Violet - a very beautiful houseplant. Easy to clean and unpretentious. That is why its so fond of growers. The second of its name "Saintpaulia".

Only in the twentieth century it has become a house plant Saintpaulia. But even for such a short period of time he managed to become a favorite. If we stick to all the canons of care Saintpaulia, then it will bloom all year round. Species of this superb flower madly much. Violet may be of different colors and sizes. This makes it possible to choose a flower to your liking.

Care at home

Violet does not require special care. This flower is part of the series of light-loving plants. Ideally, Saintpaulia must be covered for at least 15 hours a day. Therefore, the plant should be placed on a windowsill and do not forget to see to it that the leaves do not touch the window. Violet is very fond of fresh air, but when airing the room flower stands away from drafts.

As for watering, it should be moderate. Irrigation frequency depends on the humidity in the room. During flowering violets is not necessary to spray. Watering must be careful not to wet the inflorescence. Ideal for watering violet is a pallet. With this method of irrigation is excluded flooding flower that the plant does not like to categorically.

Violet loves the soil loose and fertile. When planting flower, preferably on the bottom of the pot pour shingle. This saves you from standing water. Senpolii roots do not penetrate deeply into the soil, so will suit a small pot height. Throughout the year, violets need to be fed. Fertilizer developed specifically for violets can be bought in special flower shops.

reproduction

Reproduction of violets is possible in two ways: vegetatively and pasynkovanie.

Vegetative propagation can be done in two ways:

One tablet of activated carbon to dissolve in water. Cut off the stalks and put into the resulting solution. When the cuttings sprout, plant them in a pot

Cut off the stalks and immediately planted it in a pot. Create a greenhouse effect using film. Importantly do not forget to make a film in the hole for air circulation.

Reproduction Saintpaulia possible and stepchildren. Stepson separate from the main plants should be with extreme caution so as not to damage the flower. Stepchildren are planted directly into the soil. For a better engraftment violets need to cover with foil.

The reproduction of violets is better in the spring time. In one pot should be no more than one plant

Diseases and pests

Incorrect care, violet can become seriously ill and even die. Diseases that can affect a lot of violets. This is such a serious disease such as late blight, blight, gray mold, rust, powdery mildew and many others.

Pests also like violets. Insects that want to eat a huge amount of flower: mites, scale insects, thrips, mealybugs, aphids. Expel these "neighbors" insanely difficult. Therefore it is better to comply with all the canons of care violet than a pound of cure.