Many of us love to grow beautiful flowering indoor plants on our windowsills. One such plant is the green lagoon violet. This variety attracts many flower growers with its unusual flowering of white-green flowers. Caring for violet "green lagoon" is practically no different from caring for other varieties. Let's take a closer look at the description and features of growing this flower.
Photo and description of the "Green Lagoon" violet variety
This plant, as mentioned earlier, has an unusual color. The outer petals of the green lagoon violet have a greenish tint, their main color is white. On the petals are strokes of a bluish tint. The shape of the violet flower green lagoon is also very unusual, outwardly it looks something like a cabbage fork. However, flower growers often complain that the flowers begin to darken with subsequentblooms. If the plant is not updated, then a dark purple variety will eventually form.
You should also pay attention to the fact that the "green lagoon" violet, the photo of which is presented in this article, blooms infrequently. However, this disadvantage is compensated by long flowering.
Considering the photo and description of the "green lagoon" violet, it should be mentioned without fail that the plant produces from 4 to 5 peduncles, on which large flowers form. The first ones are the largest, and the subsequent ones can be smaller.
What else can be said about the description of the "Green Lagoon" violet variety? This plant blooms for the first time about 2 years after planting. In hot weather, violets have less green tint, and more bluish. In cooler weather, the petals turn greenish.
The leaves of this variety often rise up, this is a varietal feature of the green lagoon violet, the care of which will also be described below. The buds of the plant are quite heavy, and the peduncles are weak, so the raised leaves seem to support the flowers, so the bouquet does not fall apart.
This variety is often exposed to various diseases, in particular, rotting of the outlet itself. Many complain that the flowers begin to dry up inside, not having time to bloom. To prevent all this, you need to familiarize yourself with the features of breeding "green lagoon" violets at home. About this wetalk in the next section.
Features of care
Violets prefer light, which plays a huge role during flowering. It is also not recommended to keep the plant in direct sunlight. Particular attention should be paid to watering the plant, because due to the strong waterlogging of the soil, the roots begin to rot, as a result of which the violet dies. All violets need high humidity, but spraying is not recommended for this, as this procedure leads to the formation of spots on the leaves.
Violets are heat-loving indoor crops, it is best to grow them at an air temperature of 16 to 21 degrees above zero. Fertilizers are applied no more than once every 4 weeks.
Choice of soil and pot
For growing violets, a small pot is used so that the root system does not grow too much. Otherwise, the roots will take all the strength from the flower, and the violet will not bloom. Soil for room culture must be used ready-made, which can be purchased at any flower shop. However, experienced flower growers can prepare the soil mixture on their own, using coniferous, soddy, peat or leaf soil for this, where baking powder is added, for example, perlite, sand, chopped sphagnum moss, vermiculite. Without fail, during the planting of the plant at the bottom of the pot, it is necessary to put a layer of drainage. To do this, you can use broken bricks, expanded clay, pebbles.
Irrigation Rules
Watering the plant should only be done in a pan or with a wick. It should be noted that in no case should the violet be subjected to waterlogging. Otherwise, the plant may die.
Transfer
And how to transplant a violet? It should be noted that this plant is transplanted at least once a year. The main reason is the decrease in the size of the leaves due to the fact that the culture grows and becomes very crowded. As the violet grows, it forms new side rosettes, which should be separated from the main bush. Thanks to this, it is possible to provide the plant with better flowering.
During transplantation, the bare part of the stem should not be more than 6 cm. The new pot in this case is used one size larger than the old one.
Reproduction methods
There are several methods for propagating indoor violets. However, the method of leaf propagation is most often used for this purpose. As a rule, it is carried out in the summer and spring.
To do this, you need to choose a he althy leaf from a bush that is not damaged by ailments or insects. It is best to choose a sheet from the 3rd or 2nd row. You can separate the leaf for propagation from the bush by cutting or breaking off. However, the cutting method will be more acceptable. Then the leaf is rooted. This procedure can also be carried out in several ways. To do this, the leaf can be placed for rooting in water, and also stuck in the ground. When he hasroots appear, then it should be transplanted to a permanent place in a separate pot.
Possible diseases and pests
Even if you follow all the care of the violet, insects and diseases can overtake it unexpectedly. The most common diseases among indoor saintpaulias are as follows:
- Rotting outlet, most of which is caused by waterlogging.
- Powdery mildew. Powdery mildew can be identified by the presence of small whitish spots that form on the upper side of the leaf. The reasons for the development of the disease lies in stagnant moist air, as well as in a sharp change in air temperature.
- Late blight. Violets suffer from late blight in most cases due to excess air humidity, and also due to rare ventilation of the room.
- Grey rot. This disease develops, as a rule, at a low air temperature in the room, below 16 degrees, as well as with abundant watering.
As for pests, most often this indoor culture is attacked by a mealybug, aphid, and also a spider mite. In most cases, this is due to too dry or humid air. Therefore, it is so important to monitor this indicator when growing violets at home.
Please note
Before you buy a violet of the "Green Lagoon" variety, you must carefully familiarize yourself with their features of breeding at home. Of course, outwardly they are quite beautiful flowers, but it is rather difficult for inexperienced flower growers to achieve abundant and lush flowering. Due to improper care, large rosettes with large and fragile leaves may form, with leaves rising up or hugging the pot, stepchildren may also appear that will interfere with the formation of the correct outlet, the trunk may stretch up and grow into a herringbone.
Many also often encounter rare flowering, which is observed with long breaks. At the same time, flowers stay on the bush for a short amount of time, quickly fade, have recumbent or very long peduncles. Improper care can also cause rapid color fading, so you should not expose violets to direct sunlight on the windowsill. Also, these cultures are afraid of the slightest waterlogging or drying.
That's why, before purchasing a green lagoon violet, be sure to ask yourself if you can provide proper care for this plant.
With proper care of a houseplant, it will delight you with wonderful flowers, and flowering will occur often.
