Violet is by far one of the most popular indoor plants. There are simply a huge number of varieties of such home flowers. If desired, lilac violets, pink, white can be grown on the windowsill. But the green-flowered varieties of this houseplant look especially original. Such flowers are usually not too bright, but at the same time they look really impressive. One such variety is Reflections of Spring. This variety is distinguished, among other things, by the original shape of the flower.
Reflections of Spring: variety description
This violet was bred relatively recently. In any case, domestic lovers of indoor ornamental plants consider it a novelty. In Russian, the name of this violet sounds like Reflection of Spring. The name of the variety is translated as “reflection of spring.”
The rosette of this violet is oval, quilted. Such a flower does not grow too large. It has standard sizes for violets. Leaves at Reflection of Springdiffer in not too saturated green color. Their shape is pointed.
Flowers
On a windowsill or on a shelf, the Reflections of Spring violet looks really impressive. In the process of development, the flowers of this variety resemble an unopened rosebud. At the same time, they have a shade that is very pleasant for the eyes, pale green. Thanks to this shade, the plant justifies its "spring" name.
Reflections of Spring flowers never fully open. They eventually start to look like small stars or overripe hops. It is thanks to this form of buds that the Reflections of Spring violet is very popular among indoor flower lovers. Photos of this interesting variety are presented in the article. And, as the reader may notice, this plant is indeed quite unusual.
The hue of the flowers of this violet also changes over time. The petals of this plant remain slightly greenish. But at the same time, they also acquire a slightly pronounced gray-blue hue. The greenish flowers of Reflection of Spring seem to be due to the very wide blurry border on each petal.
Biological features
Reflections of Spring violets are appreciated by indoor plant lovers not only for the original appearance of their flowers. This variety has another important advantage. Reflection of Spring violets bloom for a very long time. At the same time, a lot of buds bloom on one such bush. After pruning this plant, it usuallyrests for about 1.5 months, and then releases flower arrows again.
Despite the fact that this plant is relatively new for Russia, many indoor flower lovers on specialized forums give a description of the Reflections of Spring violet variety. And they consider caring for this culture to be a very simple matter. Most violet growers note that this wonderful variety is great for growing, including beginners. This wonderful variety will bloom profusely even with inept care.
The peculiarities of the Reflections of Spring violet include, among other things, the fact that lighter or darker flowers can bloom on one such bush. The shade of the Reflection of Spring buds depends primarily on parameters such as indoor air temperature and lighting.
Opinion of ornamental plant lovers
For a beginner, this unusual variety, like any other green-flowered variety, may even seem somewhat unsightly. However, experienced violet growers in specialized forums, in most cases, are downright enthusiastic about it. That is, this wonderful unusual variety is liked, first of all, by those lovers of ornamental plants, who have already managed to get a little tired of the standard flowers of lilac, pink or white.
Features of care
Thus, we found out what the Reflections of Spring violet looks like. The description and photos allow us to judge this variety, as, of course, one of the most interesting to date. Co.everything else, according to experienced violet growers, it will not be difficult to grow Reflection of Spring in your apartment. The flower is actually quite unpretentious and undemanding. However, certain technologies when growing Reflections of Spring, of course, still need to be observed.
Care for violets of this variety, like any other:
- in periodic watering;
- feeding.
The room with Reflections of Spring will need to maintain a certain temperature and provide the flower with good lighting.
Where to post
Installing a pot with Reflections of Spring on a south or east window is not advised by experienced indoor flower lovers. In this case, the leaves of the violet will rise too much up. As a result, it will lose some of its decorative properties. They usually put such a flower on the western window. In this case, his leaves usually rise quite a bit.
You can also place Reflections of Spring not directly on the window, but on a shelf nailed next to it. With this arrangement, the violet of this variety will not raise leaves at all. Accordingly, her unusual flowers will be clearly visible.
Growing temperature
It is recommended to install a pot with Reflections of Spring in a room where the air temperature is always kept at 18-25 °C. This variety, like almost any other, tolerates heat very well.bad.
At elevated temperatures, Reflection of Spring will not bloom in any case too abundantly. In winter, in a cool room (10-15 ° C), violet of this variety, of course, will not die. However, under such conditions, it, unfortunately, is likely to slow down its growth. Therefore, in winter, if the temperature in the room drops, an electric heater should be installed.
Which soil is best for you
Like all other violets, Reflections of Spring likes acidic soil. The soil for this variety can, of course, be purchased at a specialized store. However, the purchased soil for violets, unfortunately, is often not of very high quality. Therefore, experienced flower growers advise beginners to prepare the soil for Reflection of Spring on their own.
Very well for such a violet, for example, soil mixed from the following components:
- leaf ground - 5 pieces;
- peat - 3 parts;
- charcoal - 10% by weight;
- coarse river sand - 1 part.
Irrigation
To moisten the soil under the Reflection of Spring, of course, you can only well-settled (at least during the day) boiled warm water. From above, this variety is usually watered only in hot weather - from +25 ° С. At the same time, water is poured exclusively under the root, trying not to fall on the leaves. On cooler days, the violet pot is simply immersed in water for an hour.
Experienced home plant lovers do not recommend spraying Reflections of Spring. This procedure violets, includingand green-flowered, do not like. However, this variety does not tolerate dry air too well. Therefore, on the shelf next to the Reflection of Spring, you should definitely put some kind of container with moistened expanded clay or sand.
Feeding
You don't need to fertilize Reflections of Spring too often. Feed such a violet usually five times a year. At the same time, in spring and autumn, the flower is fertilized twice, using a mineral composition. In winter, the violet is fed once with organic matter. In the summer, Reflection of Spring is usually not fertilized. Feeding the pot during this period is only worth it if the plant does not feel well for any reason.
How to breed
For breeding Reflection of Spring, the most favorable periods are summer and spring. For propagation of this variety, leaves are taken from the mother bush in the area of \u200b\u200bthe second row. The cuttings are placed in a glass with a warm, not too saturated aqueous solution of the biostimulant.
Of course, like any other violet, the Reflections of Spring variety can also be propagated with the help of children. 3-5 cm sockets are suitable for transplanting.
Instead of a conclusion
Thus, we found out what the Reflections of Spring violet is. A photo and description of this interesting culture was given above in the article. As you can see, this variety is actually very spectacular and also unpretentious. For those lovers of indoor flowers who want to surprise their friends with some unusual plant, purchase such a violet fordefinitely worth your home collection.
