Violet "whipped cream": description of the variety, photo

Since time immemorial, house plants have created a cozy and good mood. All people have different preferences, so each house has its own combination and variety of colors. But the favorite of almost all housewives, of course, remains a beautiful violet.

Among the latter one can find unique samples - completely different and in the form of inflorescences, leaves or buds. So, the violet "whipped cream" can be called extraordinary. The photo, given in the article, vividly conveys the beauty of this flower.

Such a velvety flower will please almost the whole year.

Variety description

A unique and attractive sort of violets "whipped cream" will attract the attention of even the most demanding florists. It is quite new, with large double flower buds, and was bred by a Russian breeder - Elena Lebetskaya.

The petals in this violet are wavy, in combination creating a sensation of foam. The effect is enhanced by the crimson divorce and the corrugated thin border at the edges. We offer you a photo of the violet-cream violet, so that you can see all the charm of the flower described.

The rosette is neat, the leaves are velvety, green in medium intensity. The edges of the sheets are uneven, which gives the impression of gentle whipped cream on a green plate.

Care for Violets

Violets are not whimsical colors. Nevertheless, in order to make them happy, it is necessary to carry out appropriate care for them. The basic rules of care for violets are "whipped cream":

• Providing the necessary sanctification;
• Absence of direct sunlight and draft;
• Choosing the right flower pots and soil;
• Regular moderate watering;
• Timely transplantation and circumcision.

For violets, it is important and proper sanctification, and temperature regime. Equally important is the humidity of the air. The ideal temperature for violets is "whipped cream" - 22 ° C. Accordingly, at a higher temperature, it is necessary to increase the humidity. This can be achieved by special electrical appliances or improvised means. As an option - just rearrange the flower in the kitchen.

It's good to arrange a shower of violets once a month. But you need to do this carefully - the ground should be covered with a film, so that excess water does not interfere with the proper development of the flower and does not hurt him.

Lighting

The important point is the correct placement of violets. The plant, of course, loves light, but does not tolerate aggressive sunlight. Therefore, it is better to plant the flower on the northern windows. If there is no such possibility, then you just need to shade the glass a little.

For a violet it is enough 10-12 hours of a light day. Additional lighting is required mainly for flowering. Twice a week the plant needs to be rotated 90 degrees. This movement will allow the flower to grow smoothly, and the rosette will look beautiful and neat.

Watering rules

Long blossoming plant species should be properly watered. Let's enumerate the basic rules of watering for violets "whipped cream", the description and photo of which we give in our article:

1. The earth substrate must be moist, only the top layer of the soil can dry out.
2. The water temperature should be at least 20 ° C.
3. Water pours directly under the root of the flower or at the edges of the pot.
4. It must be remembered that excess moisture causes rot of the root column. Watering is carried out only after drying of the upper layer.
5. Cold water causes shock in violets and can adversely affect the growth and flowering buds.
6. For watering, it is not recommended to use hard water from the tap.

Reproduction of variety

If the house has such a terry beauty, I want to increase its number. This is easy to achieve even for beginners. Reproduction of violets "whipped cream" is carried out as follows:

• Cuttings;
• Seeds;
• By dividing the outlets.

The simplest method of reproduction is by dividing the outlets. If in one flower pot another outlet is formed, it should be planted as a full-fledged plant.

If you know a charming violet "whipped cream" was noticed, you can borrow a leaf of a plant. It must be cut from the middle of the flower so that it is young. The petiole must be as long as possible. In case of appearance of rot, it will be possible to prune it. A cut is best done at a small angle.

To begin with, the stems are rooted. The most common way - with water, which can add activated charcoal. It must be ensured that the container is always filled with water.

After the stem has taken root, they make a full landing. But for 2 weeks the sheet is covered with a glass jar for better rooting. After this period, the bank is removed and further care for the plant, as for an adult violet.

Reproduction by seeds is a rather labor-consuming and long-term occupation. Far from all get the first time. Therefore, it is preferable, of course, the first two methods.

Transplant and pot selection

At first glance, picking a pot and transplanting a flower is no simple matter. But if you do something wrong, you can lose your favorite plant.

Violets do not like excessive freedom, so the pot must be picked up under the plant. Otherwise, the root system will develop strongly, which will lead to a lack of flowering. Experienced growers adhere to the rule - the diameter of the pot should be less than the rosette 3 times.

Most are advised to have a transplant every year. And spring is the ideal time for transplanting flower crops.

The choice of soil should also be approached with caution. There are special earth mixtures for violets. They are ideal for transplanting plants. These are substrates on a peat or compost basis, which have a loose structure and contain all the necessary minerals.

Violet "whipped cream" loves drainage, so it's necessary to put claydite or other similar material on the bottom of the pot.

Diseases and pests

Like most plant crops, this flower is prone to various diseases. You should be alarmed if the violet "whipped cream" has the following symptoms:

• The leaves stretched upwards. This indicates that the flower does not have enough light. In this case, you need to rearrange the plant in the solar zone. If there is no such possibility, then it is possible to fill the light blank artificially. There are different lamps.
• The leaves of the violets hang over the side of the flower pot. And this means that the violet is tired of excess light, and it needs to be moved either to the north window or to the rack.

• Foliar lethargy is accompanied by decay of the heart of the rosette. This phenomenon speaks of excessive watering, and it is cold water. In this case, the plant should be transplanted and watered only with warm water. Humidification should not be done more than 2 times a week.
• If the leaves are yellow-brown spots, similar to burns, it is urgent to rearrange the violet to another place. Because it is the result of direct sunlight.

Such a small plant at first glance is capable of bringing comfort and a beautiful mood to the house. Violet is suitable for any style of interior and will please the family almost all year round with its abundant flowering.