Violets are the most common indoor plant among beginner and experienced flower growers. Violets will delight the eye with beautiful flowers for a long period of time, but only with proper care and following the basic recommendations.
Favorable conditions for violets
Violets are fairly light-loving plants, but do not tolerate direct sunlight. Violet pots are best placed on windows on the west or east side.
If the violet does not have enough light, then its leaves become long and darken. In order for the sun's rays to be evenly distributed, the pot with the violet should be turned perpendicularly in a circle several times a week.
The most suitable air temperature for a plant is 20-24 degrees. In order for the violet to bloom profusely, there should be no drafts in the room.
Dry leaves or flowers must be removed without fail. If necessary, you can remove the bottom row of leaves.
Watering violets and fertilizing
You can water the plant with tap water, after letting it settle for 1-2 days. Then this water must be boiled and cooled to room temperature. This will remove chlorine and excess salts from the water. It is recommended to water the flower from above, while avoiding the ingress of water into the growing point. Watering should be done when the topsoil is dry to the touch.
During the flowering period, the plant should be fed. You can make top dressing at home. To do this, add the shells of five eggs to one liter of water, let it brew for two days, after which the feeding will be ready.
How to transplant violets?
The violet should be transplanted in three cases:
- The plant does not fit in the pot.
- Bad soil.
- The flower begins to die, possibly due to a pest in the ground.
On average, it is recommended to replant the plant once a year using a special substrate. Ordinary soil, diluted with sand and peat, is also suitable. It is necessary to use drainage in the form of foam or expanded clay, which will take up a third of the pot.
