Violets are delicate, small and romantic plants. When subjected to favorable conditions, they are able to flower almost all year round. There are currently around 6 thousand species of violet catalogued.
The violet remains in bloom 9 months a year. (Photo: Disclosure)
Some plants look like violets but don’t actually belong to the Violaceae family, as is the case with the African violet.
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The beauty of violets at home
THE violet species is characterized by its green, juicy, heart-shaped leaves. The flowers can have different shades, which combine white, blue, purple, pink and salmon. The violet flower can also have a smooth or curly edge, it all depends on the variety.
There are many types of violets, which can be grown to decorate the garden, living room furniture, balcony or windowsill. The species stands out, mainly, among the plants indicated for indoor environments.
Under good conditions, the violet flowers for nine months and then rests for three months.
Tips for growing violets
Check out the following essential tips for grow violets at home🇧🇷
Violets like indirect light. (Photo: Disclosure)
• The vase of violets should be placed in a place that offers plenty of light, such as near the window. However, it is important to protect the plant against direct sun exposureotherwise the leaves and flowers may burn.
• Violets can be planted in pots or directly in the ground.
• At violets that produce dark leaves and long stalks may need higher light levels.
• If the foliage is light green then the light level may be lower.
• A ideal temperature for growing violets at home it is between 17ºC and 23ºC. The ideal is that the environment is not too hot during the day and not too cold at night.
• The plants need partial shade and regular watering.
• The water used for irrigation should be similar in temperature to the plant’s environment.
• The soil must be rich in organic matter and well draining to support violet growth.
• Whenever the substrate is dry, the violet needs to be watered. However, it is important to be careful with excess water, as this can cause the plant to rot.
It is important not to overdo it when watering the violet. (Photo: Disclosure)
• It is important to use filtered water for water the violetas she is sensitive to chlorine.
• Violets do not tolerate accumulated water in the root region.
• One of the best points in the house to grow violets it is the windowsill, as it provides light and heat in an indirect way.
• The violet seedling originates from a leaf of the plant. However, it is important to be very careful for the cultivation to work.
• Some signs can warn that the violet is in trouble, such as burnt spots, which indicate intoxication by a chemical product. Yellowing leaves indicate a lack of nutrients.
