Unlike a huge number of different types of violets, this variety has beautiful flowers of a rich burgundy or pink hue, which have a white border around the edges. Violet "jolie frills" is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful representatives of the family. The color of the flowers of this culture has no analogues among the huge variety of varieties. In this article, we will look at the Jolly Frills violet, a description of the variety and a number of growing recommendations.
Essential lighting for successful breeding
In the natural environment, representatives of the Saintpaulia family, which include violet, grow in partial shade. As a rule, these are places near shrubs and trees. In this regard, for violet Jolly Frills, you need to create similar conditions in the room where it will be kept. In this case, the source of illumination is absolutely not important.
Violet Jolly Frills will feel great under the rayssun, and under the light of a lamp. This is her main plus, which flower growers love so much. Often, lovers of these beautiful plants use glass shelves with built-in lighting to keep them. Such accessories are not difficult to make with your own hands or purchase at any specialized store.
Selecting a pot and soil for a plant
Violets, which are seated in the same pots, fit quite effectively into the interior of the home. It is important to know that Jolly Frills, like other varieties of this family, does not like large flower pots at all. The ideal option for her would be containers no more than 10 centimeters in diameter and the same height. In this case, the material from which the pot is made does not matter. The culture will grow well both in plastic containers and in ceramic ones. A small container volume will not adversely affect the development of the violet.
This culture is quite demanding on the ground. There is soil specifically for violet varieties. It can be purchased in specialized stores. However, flower growers with extensive experience in growing violets prefer to make their own potting mix.
Features of growing Jolly Frills violets should be taken into account. A certain composition of the mixture in the pot is required. A third of the container is filled with drainage. Expanded clay, coal can act as it. In addition, a broken brick would be an excellent option. The important thing is that sawdust drainage is absolutely not suitable for this crop.
After filling a third of the container with drainage, the remainingthe space is filled with soil mixture. It must necessarily include: turf, humus, sphagnum moss and sand. This mixture can be made independently. The soil taken from the forest will be similar in composition. It is also available in stores.
Reproduction
For propagation of violets use its lower leaves, rosette and peduncles. Although the leaf propagation method is more popular, it is not very efficient. Often, with this method, the violet may not inherit the characteristics of the parent. This also applies to the Jolie Frills variety. Therefore, it is propagated by a peduncle or rosette.
In order to get roots, leaf cuttings are placed in a container of water. An important point is the purity of the water. It must be settled or passed through a filtration system. Under favorable conditions, sprouts appear within a month and a half. It is noteworthy that the cuttings do not need to be kept in containers with water for the entire period. After holding them for some time in the water, you need to land in the ground. In the soil, the root system of young rosettes will be stronger than those that have sprouted in water.
Young sprouts are planted in small containers - no more than six centimeters in diameter. At the same time, the soil in pots should not be as nutritious as the one in which adult plants are planted. In these containers, the plants should be up to four months. After that, they land in a container designed for adult specimens. Flowering occurs, as a rule, after six months from the moment of rooting. howonly the violet has blossomed, watering should be done at least twice a week.
Water and humidity
Violet of this variety, like other species, requires systematic moderate watering. It can not be poured or dried. This must be approached with all seriousness. Often it is improper watering that causes the death of the plant. In particular, this happens with excessive watering. The roots of the plant rot and it dies. Therefore, the soil in which the violet "jolie frills" is planted must be loose, and under it - a large layer of drainage.
Do not use chlorinated tap water. It is advisable to use melted or rain, in extreme cases, settled water. It must be at room temperature. It is poured evenly under the root. It is advisable to avoid getting it on the leaves of the plant. It is noteworthy that the excess water formed on the pallet must be poured out 20-25 minutes after watering. This measure will prevent waterlogging of the soil. If water does get on the leaves, then it must be removed using a napkin or a small absorbent sponge.
Fertilizer
A culture planted in nutrient soil does not require additional fertilizer. However, soil resources are not unlimited and will eventually run out. At such moments, you can not do without specialized fertilizer. Experts recommend using preparations of a liquid consistency. They are much easier to dose, and the plant absorbs them better.
They are brought in under the root. You can use both mineral and organic top dressing. Butit is recommended to alternate them. Before adding additives, water the violet well. This is done in order to avoid damage to the root system. At the same time, it is worth remembering the fact that violet is a plant that is better to underfeed than to overfeed. Excess fertilizer can cause irreparable damage to her he alth and lead to death.
Diseases and pests
Jolly Frills violets, like other varieties of this family, are quite resistant to diseases, but sometimes they are still exposed to them. The most common is late blight. The key signs in the case of this disease will be dark brown spots that appear on the leaves and stem of the plant. This ailment appears as a result of excessive soil and air moisture.
It is noteworthy that in this case it will not be possible to save the violet, but it is still possible to protect other plants from this disease. The infected crop is destroyed, the pot is sterilized, and the soil is discarded.
