Care of Violets (Saintpaulia)

Water is vital for all living organisms on earth. Naturally, violets are no exception.



How correctly organize watering for your favorite plants? After all, incorrect watering is the most common cause of the death of violets.
With an excess of moisture, the root system begins to rot in them, and if there is a deficit, it simply withers.



It is best to use distilled water. If this is problematic, then you can water and tap, but it should be settled for 2-3 days in an open dish in order to remove chlorine from it. Rain and snow water perfectly suits plants, especially if you do not live in large industrial cities. Some experts advise water to boil water to remove unnecessary salts, but here it's up to you.



Usually violets are watered so, so that the soil is always moderately moist. Regular waterlogging and drying can lead to fungal diseases and in some cases to plant death. Violets should be poured under the root, water at room temperature, avoiding the center of the rosette, where young leaves develop. In the tray under the pot, you also need to pour a small amount of water, which is recommended to be removed after 15-20 minutes. This is done to moisturize the roots.



Frequency of irrigation depends on the composition of the soil and the temperature of the air in the room.

Typically, watered violets 1-2 times a week. In general, the repulsion follows from the dryness of the top layer of the soil.



In the article "Indoor Plants: Violet (Senpolia)" we have already spoken with you about the fact that violets are needed top-dressing with mineral substances. This is especially important at a time when yourplants begin to bloom - they have a growing need for phosphorus. Therefore, at this moment it is important to fertilize the violet with this organic substance, and it will thank you with large, bright flowers.
For fertilizing, granular and liquid fertilizers are usually used.

When buying fertilizer, carefully studyinstructions for use, if the label does not indicate the composition of fertilizer (NPK), then it is better to refrain from buying. Concentration of fertilizers should be 2 times less than that indicated on the label (unless it is a specialized fertilizer for violets).



Remember that If the plants provide the wrong conditions for existence, then it can get sick. For example, if you notice that there are brown spots or even small holes on the leaves of your violet, it means that it needs to be removed to a less lit place.

Leaves with yellowness can also indicate too dry air. In this case, the plant is better to install on a pallet with water.

As you know, plants do not like sudden fluctuationstemperatures, because in this case they are affected by radical decay. Unfortunately, it is impossible to save a plant with such a disease, it must be removed, and the pot and soil should be sterilized, and even not used at all.

But the gray mold on the leaves may appeardue to excessive watering or spraying. These fungi are called gray rot or powdery mildew. In the fight against this disease, it is recommended to remove the affected leaves, stop spraying the flower, and to rearrange the pot in a warmer and well-ventilated place. You can treat the plant with ground sulfur or a special fungicide. This treatment should be repeated in a week.



A lot of trouble brings and insect pests. For example, whiteflies. Their larvae settle on the underside of the leaf and suck out all the juices from it. Fight them with drugs that contain pyrethrum. Sprinkle the affected plant every three days.

Powdery mullet is also the enemy of violets. This small "fluffy" insect of white color is removed with special preparations - insecticides.



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