One of the favorite flowers grown onsills, is the violet. There are countless varieties and a huge variety of shades. Each kind of these amazing flowers is magnificent in its own way.
Violet "esmeralda": photo and description
Senpia has large velvety leaves. The flower is burgundy-crimson in color, double or semi-double-colored. The edges of the petals are slightly darkened, and the ruffles of the corrugated shape are white-green in color.
During the blossoming of the flower, the fringing is always green, and if the room is cool, it keeps it. Otherwise - gradually whitens.
At the first flowering, many peduncles are formed.Subsequently, the violet "esmeralda" (the photo of which is presented in the article) is fully disclosed. Blossoms with a luxurious cap. Flowers last for three months.
The plant is unstable, rosettes with the sameflowering are rare. In different periods, this happens in different ways. In winter buds open up to half a year, but flowers die. In spring and summer, inflorescence blossoms faster.
Care
Миниатюрное прелестное растение не требует special care, but some features still exist. Violet "esmeralda" grows rapidly and actively blooms, if it is in a well-lit place. Optimal light day should be at least 14 hours. For this you can use artificial lighting. On the windowsills should guard the polish from direct sunlight.
Температурный режим для фиалки должен быть permanent, 20-24 degrees. The temperature at night is 4 degrees below daytime. Do not allow drafts. In summer, at a very high temperature, the plant can die.
Violet "esmeralda" (photo can be seen above)needs humid air. Spray the plant is not recommended - this leads to disease of the leaves. From dampness on them there are fungal diseases. To moisten the air next to the plant put a container with pebbles, which poured water. Once a month, the leaves of violets are washed under the shower. After this procedure, from each leaf, the remaining water is removed with a paper napkin.
Watering
Leaves of violets are located at the very ground.When irrigation, water should not fall on their surface and on the outlet. For irrigation, the pot is immersed in a container of water until the surface layer of the soil is wet. After the liquid drains, the plant is put in place. The procedure is repeated twice a week.
Additional fertilizing
Ранней весной, во время активного роста растения, it is fed with nitrogen fertilizer. The next application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers is made with the appearance of buds. The procedure is repeated every two weeks. Fertilizers are purchased in a flower shop and used according to the attached instructions. In winter, the violet "esmeralda" is in a state of rest and does not require additional feeding.
The soil in the pot is eventually depleted, so every three years the violet is transplanted. The earth should be loose and consist of leaf, coniferous and peaty soil.
Violet "esmeralda" reproduces by a subsidiary rosette or leaf cuttings, very rarely it is grown from seeds.
Illnesses
The most common diseases:
- Powdery mildew.It appears by the appearance on the sheets of a touch of white color. The cause of the disease: low temperature and high humidity in the room. For the treatment of using special drugs ("Topaz", "Saprol") or powdered violet powder of sulfur.
- Late blight.It damages the stems of the plant, which acquire a greyish-brown hue. Senpolia must be taken out of the pot and carefully examined the root system. Sick, brownish root should be removed. Violet put in another pot and change the ground.
- Fusarium.Develops in violation of growing conditions: watering with cold water, a large pot, sudden temperature fluctuations. The disease is manifested by decay of roots, leaves and petioles. The affected parts of the plant are removed. To prevent disease, the violet "esmeralda" is treated with an antifungal agent.
- Gray rot. It appears as a fluffy greyish-brown coating. The disease is treacherous, capable in a short time to lead to the death of the flower. Prevention is the right care.
- Rust. It is formed in the presence of water on the violet leaves, so watering is carried out carefully, so that water does not fall on the plants.
Для оформления консолей, подоконников, подставок the violet "esmeralda" is ideal. Photo and description (reviews, unfortunately, about this variety are almost absent) are presented in this article. On the forum of flower growers, the variety is described as one of the most beautiful, but very delicate. It is most difficult to get out of the summer leaf. Variety - a constant participant of exhibitions, where the great demand of visitors.
