One of the most popular indoor plants in allThe world is the violet of Jan-Minuet. She is the personification of the arrival of spring, delighting with its delicate, elegant flowers, full of beauty and perfection. Their smell can not only have a wonderful effect on the human body, but also improve mood, setting it up for optimism.
Appearance
Dark green violet leaves slightly wavy, withjagged edges. The main feature of the plant is terry flowers resembling stars. Their color is usually pale pink, with an expressive crimson border, the width of which may be different. The diameter of the flower is on average 7 cm, on one tall and sturdy flower stalk, up to 3 pieces are contained in a round bunch. Unlike other types of violets, these flowers have brighter color transitions on large and wavy petals. For about nine months, they delight the eye and fill the whole house with amazing aroma. Violets of this variety are perfectly combined with blue and dark red varieties.
Features of care
Although Yan-Minuet is a very gentle species,caring for this flower is not difficult even for a beginner. It does not require too bright lighting and too spacious a pot, as for some other varieties. Soil requirements are minimal.
Temperature conditions
Given the climatic conditions that exist onthe historical homeland of violets, the necessary temperature for their successful cultivation should be from 20 to 24⁰С. The bottom mark is suitable for adult specimens covered with large flowers. For young plants that are in the developmental stage, the temperature should be a bit higher.
Фиалка Ян-Менуэт, выращиваемая на подоконнике, winter needs to provide heat. It is important to ensure that cold air does not get on the plant, especially when airing the room. To avoid overcooling the roots from the surface of the stone window sill, use a special stand for a flower pot.
Humidity
This kind of violets in natural conditionsgrows mainly along the banks of rivers and streams, where the air is saturated with moisture. The moisture value for this plant should not be below 60%. In apartments with central heating, it is necessary to increase it in order to create a favorable microclimate for violets. This can be done in various ways:
- Place the flowerpot in a flat vessel like a metal baking tray into which to pour water. Steaming, it will increase the humidity in the air surrounding the plant.
- С помощью пульверизатора можно разбрызгивать воду near the plant. Due to the fact that Jan-Minuet (the violet described here) has too strong pubescence, it is not recommended to spray the leaves and flowers.
Watering
For the successful cultivation of this culture is requiredprovide regular watering to prevent the earth coma from drying out. This can be done in two ways - from above or below (from the pallet). In the first case, water is poured near the edge of the pot so as not to erode the surface of the soil and not moisten the young tender leaves of the plant. For convenience, it is better to use a watering can with a long narrow spout. Water until water starts to go out through the drainage holes in the pot. After about half an hour, it is drained from the pallet to eliminate the possibility of rotting of the roots.
When watering the bottom of the water poured into the pan, whereit is gradually absorbed by the plant. This method has a significant disadvantage - over time, harmful salts accumulate in the earthen coma, from which the flower may wither.
For irrigation, ordinary tap water is used, which was settled in an open container for two days.
How well watering is done, violetJan-Minuet can tell by its appearance. Elastic, saturated coloring leaves indicate sufficient moisture. If they become soft, hanging from the edge of the pot, it means that the soil is dry and the plant needs urgent help. The pot for half an hour should be half placed in warm water and put in the shade, covered with plastic wrap. About a day later, the plant is fully restored.
Additional fertilizing
Every two weeks the plant is fedmineral fertilizers. One of the most famous is Immunocytofit. It acts as a stimulator of defense reactions and plant development. Effectively increases the resistance of violets to diseases such as late blight, powdery mildew, black leg, altenariosis, gray and white rot, and others, which are subject to the violet variety Jan-Minuet. In addition, "Immunocytofit" greatly accelerates the development of the plant.
Reproduction
Violet Yang-Minuet can breed differentways - leaf, cutting, flower stalk or stepchild. The most popular is the first method. Breeding involved in the spring and summer. On a healthy, matured plant, choose a suitable sheet from the second or third row of the outlet. It must be bright in color and free from any stains or damage. In old leaves, root formation occurs slowly, they often die before young plants are formed. Young rooted faster, but their offspring may be weakened. Cut the sheet at an angle of 45⁰, leaving the stump to 5 mm (it must be immediately processed with crushed activated charcoal). Rooting is best carried out in water, so that there is an opportunity to observe the appearance of the roots. It can be taken from the water supply, but it must be clean and soft. Saintpaulia Jan-Minuet is very sensitive to water hardness. If necessary, it is mitigated in various ways.
Sheet 1 cm immersed in a glass of water inwhich pre-dissolve a tablet of activated carbon, and put it in a warm place away from sunlight. When the roots are formed with a length of at least 1 cm, the leaf can be transplanted into the soil.
In order for these plants to transform the whole house with their beauty, violets need to be grown with respect for proper and competent care, which even a novice florist is capable of.
