Home comfort begins with little things - even the smallest flower that has opened its buds will serve as a living decoration of the house. One of the most unpretentious and easy to maintain flowers is violet. Many, having bought only one variety of violet, in the future forever remain lovers of this plant. This has its advantages: there are so many varieties of this flower that everyone will find something to their liking. One of the most beautiful varieties is Angelica violet, the photo of the plant undoubtedly wins the competition among other types of violets.
Variety description
Description of violet Angelica deserves admiration. A key feature of the variety is its lush double flowers of pale pink color. Along the edges of the petals, 2 contours of different colors appear: white and lilac. As a rule, only a lilac stripe appears on the violet in its first bloom, but a second color is added on the second or third bloom. Pale pink dots are visible on the main part of the flower. Violet Angelica blooms magnificently, a large number of buds immediately appear on it. The flowers themselves are large, with an increase in flowering, their number increases.
WhatAs for the leaves, they do not differ in double coloration or an unusual pattern on them - a simple, standard shape, a smooth, flat surface does not distinguish them from the leaves of other varieties of violets. Leaf color is dark green.
Reproduction
There are two ways to propagate violets:
- Reproduction by seeds. This is more complex, but the most reliable reproduction. A plant grown from seeds is strong, strong, has a lush flowering and is less likely to be exposed to various diseases. In this case, the owner of the violet will have to carefully monitor the flowering and emerging seeds.
- Cuttings. This is the easiest way to reproduce. Unfortunately, it also has disadvantages: Angelica violet grown in this way will not be as strong as the main plant. However, with proper care, this problem disappears. To obtain a new plant, it is necessary to carefully cut the leaf along with its cuttings and put it in fresh water. It will need to be changed from time to time to keep the water clean. The process will be successful if, after a while, the roots that appear at the end of the cutting are visible. When they grow up a little, it will be possible to plant the plant in moist soil. Remember that the earth must be specific for violets, you can buy it in the appropriate stores.
Care
Angelica violet is not so whimsical in care. If you follow the standard rules for caring for violets, the plant will live a long time.
The temperature favorable for the flower should be at least 22 degrees. ATnight time allowed 18-19 degrees.
When providing watering, you need to take into account that the plant should be easily freed from stagnant water - you should pick up comfortable trays in which excess water will evaporate. Watering should be done immediately, when the soil begins to dry out - the earth should always be moist in moderation. In addition, water for irrigation should be warm.
Angelica violet should grow in a well-lit place - the light should be at least 12 hours. However, you should not put it in the hottest and brightest place - it should not be exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise this will cause the leaves to turn yellow.
It is recommended to fertilize the plant from time to time. Special solutions can be purchased at flower shops.
Application
The flower has amazing healing properties, useful in eliminating various diseases. Special decoctions of violet flowers will help you improve your he alth and cure some diseases. To do this, cut the leaves and flowers of the plant, dry them and drink with some additives.
