Violet Cinderella's Dream

Violet is a favorite plant of so many flower growers, and besides, it occupies, perhaps, a leading position among all indoor plantings and crops that exist in floriculture today. The violet is popular precisely because of its external attractive features and characteristics, and the fact that it is a rather unpretentious plant. Also, the violet has several other names - growers call it saintpaulia and viola, pansies. Today, scientists have about five hundred different varieties and varieties, but there are those who say that there are already more than a thousand such species. Each variety has its own unique characteristics, each is charming and attractive in its own way. Violet Cinderella's Dream is one of them.

We will devote this article to this variety with a more detailed description and characteristics of this planting. Violet Cinderella's dream differs from many other varieties and varieties with petals and leaves, as well as a rather unusual and very attractive form of flowering. It is due to such differences that the variety of Cinderella's dream Deikun stands out. And it was generally designated as a separate variety, which today is undoubtedly popular among flower growers and agronomists.

Violet Cinderella's dream: description of the variety, its characteristics

Violet Cinderella's dream: photo of the variety

This variety is not a spontaneous accident, but the result of a long-term work of a breeder named A. Deikun. The variety very quickly gained popularity and earned the love of flower growers due to the fact that flowers and bushes look very attractive and decorative. And at the same time, the plant, in principle, is not at all demanding, if the question concerns care - the variety is very unpretentious and interesting.

Leaves this plant is rather large and succulent, has a wavy shape. They are painted in a deep dark green shade. And on the reverse side, the leaf is colored red, which also gives it a bit of unusualness and piquancy.

Flowers - this is the highlight of the Cinderella's dream violet, because it is thanks to them that the beautiful appearance and texture of this plant is created. The flowers have a delicate white color, and their edging is lilac. All this together looks very bright and, at the same time, quite unusual, so you should definitely pay attention to this flower - it is incredible.

Flowers are colored, by the way, about a while after they bloom altogether. The initial shade of the flowers is pure white. Sometimes this can mislead inexperienced growers, but then an edging appears, which, as it were, is considered a symbol of this variety.

The flowers can be up to four centimeters in size, but are usually slightly smaller. Cinderella's Dream is one of those varieties that gives early flowering, but there is a high probability that the flowers will fall off rather quickly. Even if this happens, then you do not have to worry, since the flowering will immediately begin again.

Violet Cinderella's dream has up to six buds on one peduncle. This is really a profusely blooming violet, which is not so whimsical when it comes to caring for the plant. But we'll talk about this a little later.

It is worth focusing on another interesting point - the structure of the flower. It has a corrugated shape, and large ruffles are visible on the flower, which makes it very lush, and in the inflorescences, in general, it all looks very elegant and unusual.

Now, of course, we will move on to what are the conditions for growing this variety, and what it requires in order to demonstrate excellent external characteristics and flower shape.

How to grow a variety of violets Cinderella's dream

Violet Cinderella's dream: photo of the variety

The violet variety Cinderella's Dream is one of those that does not express any claims and whims at all, if we are talking directly about caring for plantings. One way or another, it is still worth following some rules and taking into account the nuances in order for the plant to really turn out to be interesting, attractive and elegant, and so that all its decorative features are visible during flowering. Also, if you properly care for the violets and comply with agrotechnical requirements, then the flowering will be long, and the bush itself will grow very quickly.

Priming, which a grower should choose for planting violets of this variety may not differ in any way from the soil intended for growing outdoor plants. Violets are generally in themselves those plants that respond perfectly to loose and very nutritious soil.

It is very important to comply with some requirements, and one of them is that the soil must let air into the root system, and that it must be a moisture-consuming soil, which must be nutritious and fertile. After all, any plant needs to take resources from somewhere for growth, development. And in the case of violets, it is also mineral and nutritional components in order to bloom and unfold from a decorative point of view.

If the grower does not want to purchase a ready-made soil mixture, but wants to make it on his own, then for this it is best to take forest soil - ideal for Saintpaulias.

The components that make up the soil for violets are sod land, sphagnum moss, rotted leaves, sand. The mixture should be uniform, should not exfoliate, since otherwise the plant will not completely perceive the nutrients, but take them only from a separate component that prevails in certain layers. This soil is suitable for young violet plantings.

If we talk about older flowers, then the soil should not only be of a suitable composition, it should also be saturated with nutrients and useful substances and trace elements. This will ensure a lush and very bright flowering, and the flowers will grow much faster and more abundantly. At this time, it is also necessary to periodically recharge the soil so that it does not deplete due to the fact that, in fact, it is the soil that is the environment from which the plant is fed throughout its life.

In specialized stores and nurseries, a florist can buy a ready-made soil mixture, which means saving time on preparing the soil. One of the advantages of such a substrate is that it is biologically sterile. There are definitely no microorganisms and pests in it, which will then only multiply and affect the planting itself. The soil, which is purchased ready-made, can also be improved. To do this, sphagnum moss, perlite are added to it, which have a positive effect on the quality of the soil and on its saturation, physical properties.

At the very bottom of the pot, it is also necessary to install a drainage layer, which may consist of expanded clay or pebbles, broken small bricks. The drainage layer is simply necessary, since thanks to it, excess moisture will come out, and the root system will not rot.

Since the peculiarity of the root system of violets of the Cinderella's dream variety is that the roots do not deepen during growth, but spread to the sides, it is necessary to take a not very deep container for planting. In addition, you should definitely remember that the root system needs air, moisture to get there, so that there is good lighting, and that the roots must be ventilated so that parasites do not divorce in the root system.

Ideal sizes for Cinderella's Dream violets can be as follows:

• dimensions of 9x9 centimeters are perfect for adult plants;
• if these are medium-sized violets - 7x7 centimeters;
• 5x5 centimeters for the smallest Saintpaulias, which are also found in floriculture, as well as for those plants that have just begun their growth and development

Since saintpaulias began to grow initially on the territory of North Africa, it is worth relying on this fact in the question of which lighting must be arranged for the plant. In the territories of the Motherland, the duration of the day and night is approximately the same, therefore, it takes 12 to 14 hours at least to illuminate the violets of this variety.

Violet Cinderella's dream: photo of the variety

Violets Cinderella's Dream Deikun are generally incredibly light-loving plants, but at the same time, in no case should the plant be allowed to be in direct sunlight, as they can cause too much damage to the planting. So in this regard, flower pots must be placed on the windowsills of those windows that have a north, east or west orientation. The place where the flower is located should be very well lit, while diffused but prolonged lighting will be enough.

In winter, due to the fact that daylight hours are gradually decreasing, it is also necessary to take care of organizing artificial lighting. Then the violet will feel comfortable.

Concerning temperature air, then there are several prohibitions: the plant does not tolerate cold at all, sudden temperature changes, gusts of wind and drafts. Also, too high a temperature, heat and drought can negatively affect the condition of the plant. You should not allow very sharp temperature changes, and ideally, the temperature should be from 20 to 22 degrees, so that the plant blooms correctly, grows and develops and, accordingly, gives abundant and decorative flowering.

Violets can be classified as tropical plantings, they need moisture. In this case, the temperature should be kept within optimal limits, or the violet will get sick, wither too much. The leaves should not be sprayed from a spray bottle, but it is assumed that the gardener will spray moisture through the air so that it does not directly touch the leaves and inflorescences.

You can also use other methods to increase the moisture level in the air. For example, you can place containers filled with water in the room, which will evaporate and give the plant the necessary microclimate.

In general, it is not so difficult to care for this variety of violets, but one way or another, in order to get a good and high-quality planting, it is still worth following some requirements and rules. They are not complicated, you do not need to spend a lot of effort, time and even more material resources on them. But the result will be an excellent bright planting with beautiful inflorescences.

Watering - the first condition that must be observed. This is the action that contributes to the implementation of the life of the whole plant. Even despite the fact that violets are very fond of water, the water should not be allowed to stagnate in the container. This can lead to decay of the root system.

If there is another extreme - the violets will be too dry, then this will also cause harm to the plant, which can sometimes be regarded as irreparable. The violet should be watered about once every 14 days, not more often. Moisture should not get on the leaves, stems, outlet and flowers, otherwise it will provoke diseases and the development of bacteria and fungal spores.

It is optimal to choose the next option for watering Saintpaulias - make sure that there is always water in the pallets in which the containers with violets are located. Only in this way will the plant receive exactly moisture, and not water. Moisture saturates the bush, strengthens it, and water can swamp the soil and harm the root system.

When the soil is depleted and loses mineral and nutritional components, the root system, on the contrary, develops and grows. And in this regard, it is imperative to transplant the bushes from one container to another so that the violet continues to grow and delight the grower with its appearance and attractive characteristics.

This point is not so difficult to determine on your own. For example, a light snow-white bloom appears on the very surface of the soil, which looks more like chalk. This just signals that the soil is fed up with the introduced components and top dressing, and that it has stopped letting in air. In addition, the plant itself begins to change its appearance, ceases to be bright and decorative.

It is best to replant the bushes when the weather is warm. At the same time, it is imperative to provide good lighting during transplantation. The flowering period may not be the most favorable time for the violet to be transplanted from one container to another. Therefore, it is best to wait a little until the plant stops blooming, and after that, transplant the Saintpaulia from one pot to another.

When transplanting, the root system should be cleaned of putrefactive or any other atypical formations, and the plant should be planted in a clean and disinfected pot. It is best to renew the soil when transplanting, and if the transplant was carried out precisely for this purpose, then in principle it is also possible not to change the container, but only to clean and disinfect, leaving the pot the same size as it was before. After the violet has been planted, you can not water it, but it will be enough to cover the fresh planting with polyethylene to create an impromptu greenhouse.

If we talk about additional feeding of violets of the Cinderella's Dream Deikun variety, then violets do not so often need it. But if you do feeding, it is best in spring and autumn. About once a month, the flower is also fed with the help of a mineral complex, which includes all the most necessary and significant substances.

Elements necessary for Saintpaulias are such as phosphorus and potassium, as well as nitrogen, since they provide comprehensive support to the plant, and also affect the growth and development of green mass, and flowering. You can carry out top dressing just like that, or you can apply fertilizers along with watering, adding a little dressing to the pan, from where the flower is saturated with the necessary moisture.

There are several very significant points to remember when feeding:

• you should not feed very young violets that have not reached two months of age;
• plants that are sick, or on which pests were found, are also not recommended to be fed, as this will be an additional burden for planting;
• it is strictly forbidden to apply fertilizers if the air humidity is too high, as well as under the influence of direct sunlight. Since this can only provoke some diseases and infections.

Diseases and pests

It's worth talking a little about the dangerous bacteria and pests. Like any indoor planting, violets can also get sick, this is quite natural, and the outcome of the disease will depend not only on the immunity of the plant, but also on how the grower will take care of his flowers. There is a high threat that some parasites will attack the plant and destroy the root system, flowers, stems and leaves.

Violet Cinderella's dream: photo of the variety

Among the most common pests, it is worth highlighting such as ticks and scale insects, aphids and flies, wood lice and whiteflies, as well as coccids. But these are just some parasites that are not only dangerous for the violet, but can attack it so strongly that the plant will die after a while. Death also occurs if the grower did not notice the attacks in time and could not take measures to treat the plantings, so that the bushes were restored.

So, as we can see, the participation of the gardener plays a very significant role in the process of planting maintenance. You can fight parasites and pests with the help of special preparations - a group of pesticides. But they should be used very carefully so as not to cause even more harm to the plant and its own health.

Among the most common diseases that can affect the violets of Cinderella's Dream Deikun, it is worth highlighting such as:

• fusarium - it occurs due to sudden changes in temperature, as well as if the grower decides to water with cold water. It just provokes rotting of the root system and, as a result, the violet begins to get sick, show its wilted and unhealthy appearance. You can cope with the disease without consequences if you tackle it in time;
• powdery mildew - it appears as a typical white bloom on the leaves and stems. Usually powdery mildew is nothing more than the result of lower temperatures, as well as increased air humidity. And therefore, the plant needs to create all the necessary microclimate conditions so that it develops correctly and gives an excellent decorative result. If you do not get rid of powdery mildew and its signs in time, this will lead to the death of the planting;
• late blight - this disease develops as a result of the fact that the plant does not have enough lighting, and an excess of moisture is created in the soil. Leaves and stems begin to wither, look completely unattractive and lifeless;
• gray rot - the leaves may begin to rot due to the fact that water gets on them. The same goes for flowers and rosettes, so water the plant very carefully so that moisture does not remain on the green and flowering parts.

It is worth remembering that all diseases can be cured and prevented, as well as absolutely all diseases are the result of the fact that the grower did not properly care for the plants and did not follow agricultural techniques. At the earliest stage of the development of diseases, it will be enough to cut off the decaying parts, as well as remove diseased leaves and branches from the bush.

Also, the plant must be looked after and provided with suitable care. If the disease is in a neglected state, then it is worth taking more serious measures. For example, treat plantings with insecticides. All solutions and preparations should be prepared in accordance with the instructions for use, and if you do not follow the advice, then you can only make it worse with such processing.

In conclusion, I would like to say that caring for a Cinderella's dream violet is not such a difficult task. Most importantly, care must be relevant, timely and, of course, regular. Only in this case, the violet will begin to bloom, will show all the best decorative characteristics. At the same time, the florist will be very pleasantly surprised at how wonderful the violet Cinderella's dream looks, and how decorative and attractive it is.

Violet Cinderella's dream: photo