Violet Dandy

Violet belongs to the Gesneriev family, a herbaceous plant growing in eastern Africa. The military commandant of France, Saint Paul Walther, discovered a flower in the Uzambara mountains, it was at that time that the plant first came to our territory. Hence the name of the plant-violet Uzambarskaya came from. It is not entirely correct to call this flower a simple violet, but most flower growers do this and everyone is accustomed to this fact. The plant has a small growth, cultivation is carried out in indoor conditions, but for decorating a garden flower bed, the flower is perfect in those regions where the climate allows it. Endowed with a huge palette of colors, it also attracts a variety of inflorescence shapes. African roots play an important role, therefore the plant belongs to the thermophilic, accordingly, it must be grown in appropriate conditions: insulated loggias, balconies, window sills of rooms. If cultivation involves open ground, then these are only the southern regions. And the conditions of a warm room allow you to achieve excellent results even in the northern territories. In our article we will consider the features of growing the most popular and demanded variety - violet Dandy

Violet Dandy: variety description and characteristics

Violet Dandy: photo of the variety

To describe this variety means to emphasize those features of the variety that emphasize the selection of the violet Dandy against the background of the whole variety of species of this plant. The flowers are large enough, which is not typical for other varieties, the inflorescences are painted with a snow-white or pinkish tint. To the center of the rosette of flowers, the color is distinguished by a greater saturation of tones. Along the edge, the petals are framed with a small, greenish fringe. The center of the stamens is decorated with yellow pollen.

The leaf plates are painted in a pronounced green color, at the base the leaf is rather fragile, from the middle it becomes soft. In an older plant, the leaves are strengthened and become quite stiff, the edge is formed by a light wave, associated with lace. Medium-sized rosette, smooth structure. The full image of the violet LE Dandy looks like a rather delicate, fragile, airy plant.

The combination of a pot and a blooming flower in it can be compared to a small bouquet, very pronounced, snow-white pink, at the time for the bride. The duration of flowering of the variety of violets LE Dandy refers to the average, no more than a month the violet pleases the eyes with its splendor. The fall of the petals after flowering does not occur simultaneously, so for some more period you can admire this picture.

Violet Dandy: planting varieties

Violet LE Dandy: photo of the variety

All gardeners, preferably growing Saintpaulia on their windowsill, are divided into 2 camps. The first includes all those to whom growing and caring for violets brings complete satisfaction, without at all burdening them with their constancy in the process. Some people just enjoy enjoying the whole process. Such amateurs say that leaving is not a distraction. The second camp includes flower growers, whose statement is as follows: the process of growing violets is quite troublesome, since the plant is capricious, whimsical, requiring constant care, love, and high-quality care.

Having considered all the statements, as well as having familiarized yourself with the features of the Violet Dandy variety, all the requirements of the violet of this species, we can only say one thing - it is necessary to adjust the care process, that is, take for yourself, as a basis, just a few basic rules for caring for the plant during cultivation.And you will be all right. A streamlined process will become a system that does not take much time and effort. And the results will please you for a very long time.

• The choice of capacity and composition of the soil.

Violet LE Dandy has no particular preferences in the quality and shape of the pot, container. Therefore, the choice of the appropriate capacity does not have to spend a lot of time. In this case, it is possible to use a plastic bucket, small ceramic pots. The most important and correct choice is the presence of several holes at the bottom, and there was always a pallet under the pot. For the smallest seedlings, a mini nursery must be created. Build a small rack and place all the small caps with young plants there. When the plant gets stronger, transplant it into the main container, about 10 centimeters in diameter and in depth.

Regarding the required composition of the soil. If you follow the recommendations, then the process is not at all difficult, it will not take much time. There is an option to take soil from the forest, in small quantities. It is recommended to use the soils of deciduous forests. But if you don't bother at all, then the necessary composition is purchased at any flower shop. Just before buying, familiarize yourself with the composition of the finished soil. What should be included: - hummocky, turf, part of the sand, necessarily moss, preferably Sphagnum.

Next, proceed with the planting process itself. Put a small layer of drainage at the very bottom. All small sizes can be used. For example, charcoal, pebbles, small pebbles, even crushed bricks will do, but only very crushed. One third of the pot is filled with this material. Pour soil over the drainage and plant a young seedling.

• The need for lighting.

Violet Dandy, has an African origin, therefore, it cannot develop well without the necessary amount of light and heat. At home, it can be window sills, preferably from the side of the room where the illumination is excellent, and direct solar treatments will not harm the plant. Almost all processes of violet activity depend on a sufficient amount of light: - growth rate, healthy development, quality and duration of the flowering process. As mentioned above, we choose a window sill with good lighting, but without direct sunlight. It will be optimal to place violets on windows facing the east or west, the light there turns out to be sufficient, diffused, which is suitable for Saintpaulias. The bright sun will not be able to burn very fragile, delicate petals and violet leaves.

A problem arises when all windows face only south, in which case we shade the window: with special curtains, or just with a newspaper.

According to flower growers who have been growing the LE Dandy violet variety over time, a kitchen room is perfect for her, it is always light there, and most importantly, warmth from all working appliances. If, nevertheless, you observe wilting, loss of color, fading on the leaves, they rapidly stretch upward, from which there is a violation of the outlet. We can safely say that the violet received an overabundance from direct sunlight.

Violet Dandy: variety care

Violet Dandy: photo of the variety

• Moisturizing.

Compliance with the rules of care and the timely implementation of all actions is a guarantee of excellent plant growth and proper development, as well as beautiful and abundant flowering. All procedures must be carried out in accordance with the growing season and climatic conditions. For example, in the summer, watering the plant must be carried out at least 2 times every 7 days. And that depends on the temperature outside. For the winter period, watering is reduced, only when necessary, when it is obvious that the soil is dry.

There are several methods of proper watering for the LE Dandy violet variety:

• Top way... To do this, we use a small watering can or a teapot with a fairly narrow spout, we try to pour water directly onto the soil, it is not advisable to get on the leaves, so the violet has a negative attitude towards this
• Bottom watering-Each pot has a small saucer under the bottom (this must be done when planting, the quality of drainage improves), it is in this peculiar pan that we pour water, and the plant absorbs as much moisture as it needs. No overabundance. The process is not fast, it takes almost half an hour. Therefore, take your time to pour out the remaining water. After the expiration of the time, drain all the liquid from the pallet. If this rule is violated, that is, the liquid is left, the root system of the plant begins to rot, which, subsequently, threatens the death of the bush.
• Warm shower. It is permissible to carry out the procedure no more than once in 30 days. Violet Dandy is great for such bathing. It is necessary to use a spray bottle, it allows you to slightly refresh the entire bush, the leaves and flowers are saturated with moisture. At the end of the procedure, it is necessary to lightly shake off the leaves, the excess water will drain. After the procedure, you can dry the foliage from the parts of the violet with a simple napkin, just gently blot it without missing the sections. If not done as recommended, any drops of water remaining on the plant will serve as a kind of magnifier for the sun's rays. Accordingly, sunburns may soon appear on the foliage. It is necessary to control the humidity in the room, if there is enough dry air, just place a small container of water next to the plantings of violets. The liquid must be added when the minimum remains in the container.
• Terms and quality of feeding.

Violet Dandy is a capricious plant and is demanding on soil nutrition, so the necessary fertilizers need to be applied in several stages of the spring and summer season. A set of mineral fertilizers must contain phosphorus and potassium. During the period of active growth, the plant needs more nitrogen, since young flowers need more strength and nutrition for full development. It is recommended to use preparations in liquid form, which can be purchased at any flower shop. It is imperative to carry out high-quality watering, strictly a couple of hours before fertilizing. If this is not done, young, delicate violet roots may suffer. Speaking about the need for nutrition for Saintpaulia, we emphasize: this procedure promotes the formation of young inflorescences, the coloring of which becomes more pronounced, of a bright pink tone. A violet with African roots can not even be supplemented, than to exceed the dosage of the introduced drugs. When the plant meets the standards by its external indicators, it is possible to skip the next fertilization. When there is an excess of minerals in the soil, the violet can react negatively - it will refuse to bloom, in extreme cases the flowering time will shift.

• Reproduction methods.

Reproduction of violets of the LE Dandy variety, only a fairly mature plant with a strong root system, possibly in 2 ways:

• Cutting reproduction;
• With the cut off crown.

In either case, the cut parts can be placed in an ordinary cup of water, or you can use a container with nutrient soil. The seedling should soon sprout. When 2-3 roots appear, transplant the young shoot to a permanent place of growth, strictly observing all instructions for planting violet bushes. Until the rooting of a young sprout, you can create a greenhouse effect for the baby, just drag the container with an ordinary film. This action provokes the acceleration of growth and formation of a young process. After the appearance of 2-4 independent leaves, the film can be removed.

Important! The greenhouse must be periodically ventilated and the condensation accumulated on the film must be wiped off.

It is necessary to transplant Dandy violets no more than 1 time in three to four years.The process is carried out as during the first planting with the obligatory replacement of soil. At the end of the transplant, the violet can be showering, always with warm water and through a spray bottle. Put it in the same place where it grew comfortably throughout this period. When the plant has an active flowering period, transplanting is strongly discouraged. You can disrupt the flowering process.

• Winter care.

The Ural weather, the climate of the middle zone, has insignificant similarities with the African climate, so the violet, to some extent, feels at ease in summer. But winter time has a cardinal difference from the usual habitat of the violet Dandy variety. Middle latitudes entail: heat of dry origin, that is, from heating devices, constant draft, which gives the flower considerable inconvenience, daylight hours are at times shortened; these are all those signs by which a flower can react and a developmental disorder is disturbed. All of the above can be said to be the cause of harm to domesticated Saintpaulia. But even in this case, there are a number of recommendations that must be followed when caring for a flower for the winter. Observing the rules, you will protect the delicate violet bushes by 90% from death during severe cold weather. Let's list these points:

• on the windowsills, even of the most insulated room, during cold winds, there is a danger of hypothermia of the flower, so it is necessary to move the pots with bushes to a warmer place from the windowsill.
• heating devices can significantly increase the dryness of the air in the room, which is dangerous for the plant. Therefore, it is advisable to define the pots in containers filled with a special hydro-primer for moistening. You can also replace it with simple sawdust, always moistened. Leave in such content until more comfortable conditions, that is, the onset of Spring.
• urgent fight against drafts, even insignificant for you.
• while airing the room, move the flower to another room where there are no cold air currents.
• watering, for the duration of the winter period, should be carried out in a strictly upper way, that is, from a watering can or a teapot. Moistening with water in the pan will lead to hypothermia of the root system, further developmental disruption, root decay and death.
• in case of manifestation of decay, it is necessary to remove all damaged areas without regret by cutting, each cut is processed with powdered charcoal.

Outcome

Violet Dandy: photo of the variety

Only by observing all the listed recommendations and rules for proper plant care, the LE Dandy violet will delight you with spring, beautiful, lush, abundant flowering and enviable health. Large enough flowers to attract the juiciness of green leaves. And no hints of a threat from disease or pests.