Description of the variety of violets "Fairy": photos and features of care

Violet Fairy is a decorative culture that is appreciated by flower growers due to its colorful and lush flowering.

Naturally, for this you need to provide the flower with full conditions and care for it properly. In fact, the work is not difficult, although it has certain differences compared to other types of violets.

Next, talk about the proper care of this beauty. Namely: what should be watering and lighting; correct temperature and humidity. And also what diseases and pests should be feared.

General description of the variety

Violet Fairy is a grassy early flowering perennial. Flowering lasts from April to May, and fruiting in June. In nature, the plant is common in the following places:

• Europe.
• Crimea.
• Caucasus.
• Balkan Peninsula
• Middle Asia.
• North Africa.

Photo

Next, you can find a photo of this plant variety.

When and how did it appear?

In fact, there is not much information about the origin of the Fairy variety. It is only known that the variety was bred by T.L. Dadoyan in 2012. In the same year, the flower was first shown at an exhibition in Moscow.

You can find out about the most magnificent works of collector and lover of violets Tatyana Lvovna Dadoyan, as well as see photos of the senpolia, here.

Appearance

The height of the violet is 15 cm, it is distinguished by a thick and creeping rhizome. It is he who gives rosettes of basal leaves and overhead shoots. The trunks are long and thin, their diameter is 1.5-2 mm. The leaves are simple, they are all concentrated in the basal rosette with the petiole. Length no more than 15 cm.

The shape of the leaves is rounded, and on the edges of the town-serrate. The flowers are solitary, located on the pedicels, develop in the axils of the basal leaves. In one flower 5 petals. Their color is dark lilac. The lower flower petal of the Fairy violet is wider than the others, and the lateral ones are directed downward. The flowers have a pleasant aroma.

Distinctive Care Features

Although care for all types of violets is standard, there are certain points that are important to observe when growing Fairies.

Watering

During flowering, the violet can be watched for hours. But due to improper watering, the flower may die. Strong waterlogging contributes to the decay of the root system. Stains form on violets, leaves turn yellow, the inflorescences dry up. To prevent this from happening, you need to choose one of the irrigation options:

1. Into the pan of the pot. As soon as the plant drinks water, then remove the excess liquid.
2. Place the pot in a container of water for a time that is enough for the flower to absorb moisture.
3. This is a classic potted watering. You just need to make sure that the liquid does not get on the leaves, flowers and in the outlet. From this they can die.

Lighting

Violet Fairy is a photophilous plant. If the lighting is of poor quality, then the flower will stop its development. But direct sunlight also has a detrimental effect on the plant.

It is best to place the pot on windows facing the north, north-west or north-east sides. Then the violet will be able to get enough light without consequences.

In winter, you will have to take care of lighting using fluorescent lamps. In March, the flower begins active development. If the light comes in unevenly, then the leaves will become fragile, begin to reach up.

Temperature and humidity

Violet Fairy needs proper care throughout the year. It is very demanding on temperature and humidity. The plant develops especially rapidly in March, so that if all the conditions are met, then the violet will bloom lushly and brightly. And for this she needs a temperature of at least 16 degrees.

Sharp temperature jumps should not be allowed, as this can destroy the culture. Humidity should be at least 50%, but in apartments and houses it should be no more than 30%. In this case, you have to use the following methods:

1. Arrange in a room with a flower tank with water.
2. Place the pot on a pallet filled with wet sand or expanded clay.
3. Spray the flower regularly. But only do this provided that the room temperature is above 24 degrees.

You need to act very quickly, otherwise it will not work to save the flower. To do this, place the ½ pot in a container of warm water. Cover the flower with polyethylene from above and put in a dark place. In a day, the condition of the plant will noticeably improve, and it can be returned to normal conditions.

Planting and growing

Violet Fairy is demanding on the composition of the soil. Acidic soil formulations are preferred. So, peat should be based on the substrate. If you choose the option with heavy and clay soil, the plant will die.

Planting soil should be light, airy and moisture permeable.. Be sure to add vermiculite or perlite to the substrate. They absorb, retain and release moisture, saturating the root of the plant with oxygen. Additives should be no more than 50% of the total mass.

You can buy a ready-made soil mixture for violets or cook it yourself using the following components:

• sheet land - 3 parts;
• turf land - 2 parts;
• coniferous soil - 1 part;
• peat soil - 1 part.

After mixing, add baking powder (vermiculite or perlite). The process of growing violets Fairy has its own characteristics. It is very important to take care of the right pot. The following tips will help:

1. The diameter of the container should be 3 times smaller than the outlet itself.
2. It’s nice to use pots with a stand, making the plant more stable.
3. If the capacity is large and the soil is light, the flower will often turn over and be injured. In addition, the root system will not be able to fill all the voids and will rot. The leaves from this will begin to turn yellow, and there will be no flowering.
4. Be sure to take care of the drainage. It should consist ¼ of the whole space.
5. Make holes in the pot so that excess water can escape.
6. For planting Fairy violets, it is better to use a plastic container. A clay pot holds water, resulting in a risk of mold.
7. For drainage, a highly porous material is used that can provide enough air.

Pests and diseases

Violet Fairy is rarely affected by diseases and pests. This happens mainly when non-compliance with the rules of agricultural technology. In this case, the flower may suffer from the following misfortunes:

1. Gall Nematode. This is a disease that leads to the rapid development of root processes in which worms start. Fighting the disease will not work. Destroy the affected plant, as well as the infected substrate. Wash the pot thoroughly.
2. Spider mite. To combat it, you need to carry out the treatment with an insecticide intended for indoor plants:
   • Omight.
   • Magus.
   • Nissoran.
   • Neoron
   • Flumight.
   • Apollo
3. Thrips. These are parasites with wings. They feed on the juice of the plant, because of which it withers and dies. You can defeat pests with the help of Intavir or Itoferm preparations. This will not only prevent the development of insects, but also protect neighboring plants.
4. Earth tick. This insect spoils the appearance of the leaves and deforms the outlet. Violet does not open buds, because of which there is no flowering. To combat the parasite, insecticides are used (Sunmight, Ortus).

Violet Fairy differs from other varieties in its luxurious and lush flowering, which can be admired forever. But for this you have to make a lot of effort and time. This type of flower requires increased attention, otherwise it will cease to bloom, begin to fade and die as a result.

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