Violets are usual indoor flowers that delight the eye with bright inflorescences on windowsills all year round. The progenitor of the plant is Saintpaulia (Latin Saintpaulia), which blooms in blue. It was she who gave rise to the cultivation of thousands of new varieties of violets. Since the birthplace of the plant is Africa, Saintpaulia is also called violet, only African or Uzambara.
Today, there are about 400 species of violet varieties in the world, and 8.5 thousand varieties are officially registered. These wonderful flowers can be found in all corners of the globe. They amaze with their incredible, mesmerizing beauty. You can find terry, semi-double, miniature, in the form of a bell, in various colors and shades, with stripes, stains and blotches of Saintpaulia. Each plant variety is unique and worth admiring for as long as possible.
Amateur flower growers and experienced florists collect whole collections of this amazing plant in their greenhouses. But than talking a lot about something, it is better to show all the beauty once. Therefore, we propose to enjoy the contemplation of the miracle of nature called the violet, and at the same time learn a lot of interesting things about this flower.
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- Violet bell
- Violet star
- White violets
- Semi-double violet
- Terry violet
- Violet Pansies
- Violet Wasp
- Violet Chimera
- Mini violet
- Variegated violets
- Pink violets
- Purple violets
- Wild varieties of violets
- Usambara violet
- Blue fog
- Saintpaulia Blue Tail Fly
- Ice rose
Violet Rosemary
The star-shaped, terry flowers of LE Rosemary violets, the photo of which is presented here, will become a luxurious decoration of any collection. The variety, bred by E. Lebetskaya, combines several bright memorable features at once. Not only are the champlevé petals gracefully corrugated, pink strokes and abundant blue splashes look amazing on a white background. The Violet Rosemary is a standard sized plant with a rosette of dark green toothed leaves.
Violet Fire Moths
Against the background of green oval foliage of violets, Fire moths, as in the photo, clearly stand out semi-double or simple corollas of a rich red or burgundy hue. Violet flowers of the selection of K. Morev are edged with a wide pink or white border, which changes color as the petals open. The edges of the flowers are corrugated, the rosette has standard sizes.
Violets in the wild
Consider first the species found in the wild.
Alpine (Viola alpina)
The species is found in the Tatras, in a moderately cold climate. Alpine violet is characterized by blue-violet or white flowers, up to 3 cm in diameter, appearing from June to July. Delicate perennial plant, up to 10 cm high, inhabits limestone rocks, mountain glades.
Slough (Viola uliginosa)
A small plant, produces flowers with a diameter of 3 cm, purple in color, appearing in April-May. Swamp violet grows along the banks of water bodies, in the immediate vicinity of coastal forests.
White (Viola alba Besser)
The characteristic feature of the plant is its fragrant white flowers. White violet blooms in April-May in areas overgrown with deciduous forests. This perennial plant is listed as endangered.
Field (Viola arvensis)
A perennial plant covers an area from lowlands to foothills, blooms from April to October, flowers of a purple color.Occupies hills, forest edges, fields, appears in cereals, prefers sandy loam soils. One plant gives up to several thousand seeds, spread by ants, animals, along with droppings. The flower, leaves and root of the field violet are used in folk medicine. The herb contains:
- alkaloids;
- esters of methyl salicylic acid;
- saponin;
- tartaric acid;
- Sahara.
The plant is used for skin diseases, mainly against juvenile acne.
Tricolor or Pansies (Viola tricolor)
Other species names:
- brothers,
- Ivan da Marya,
- tricolor.
The flower occupies fields, meadows, blooms along roads and in gardens, appearing in the form of weeds. Tricolor violet grows well on sandy soils. On the stem, variegated flowers are formed, growing up to 30 cm. It blooms from June to September. In medicine, the plant is used as a medicinal herb with valuable properties:
- regulates metabolism;
- strengthens blood vessels;
- heals skin changes;
- treats hypertension;
- helps with diseases of the eyes, kidneys.
The plant is grown in gardens for its decorative qualities.
Violet Magic of love
Violets E. Korshunova always amaze with the size of flowers. The violet Magic of love shown in the photo is no exception, regularly pampering the owner with thick double star-shaped flowers, more reminiscent of pompoms in shape. The color of the flowers is densely burgundy, with a beet shade. Elegant white edging along the edge of the petals. The leaf rosette is even, of a beautiful green color.
Germination and planting
Now let's talk about the reproduction of violets Green Rose. The flowers are fairly easy to germinate. If you saw a beautiful plant from friends, you can simply ask to separate one single leaf from it. Of course, it is advisable to choose an even, beautiful and large leaf, and not from the edge, but directly from the center - they receive the most nutrients, making them the most viable. After that, half of the work is already done!
It remains only to put the sheet in a small container with water. Make sure that the lower end (cut) is always in the water and never dries out - this will lead to the death of the plant. But at the same time, only the stalk itself should be in contact with water, and not the leaf - otherwise excess moisture will badly affect it, even rot may appear.
After a few days, small roots will appear at the bottom of the leaf. So it's time to plant the plant in the ground. Which soil and pot to choose is described above. It remains only to moisten the soil well, dig a small depression in it, set a leaf there so that all the roots are in the hole, and carefully cover it with earth on top, slightly tamping it for density. That's all! Now the plant will probably actively grow and develop.
Violet Macho
As you can see in the photo, the Macho violet from Lebetskaya is a large-flowered variety of standard sizes, endowing the grower with an excellent cap of large semi-double flowers.
Corollas of LE Macho violets have a pronounced star shape and are painted in a deep burgundy-purple color. The wavy edge of the petals is set off by a contrasting white border. The leaves are simple, ovoid, with a medium green hue.
Classification of varieties of indoor violets
There are many varieties of violets, differing in size, flower shape, number and color of petals. Moreover, the same variety can belong to several groups. Now we will try to understand the classification of indoor violets.
By outlet size
Micromini... They have a rosette diameter of up to 8 cm. Against their background, ordinary Saintpaulias with a diameter of 20-40 cm look like giants. They are grown only in compact pots with wick irrigation. Otherwise, the risk of drying out is too high - left without moisture, they dry out and die rather quickly.
Mini... The diameter of the rosette of such violets does not exceed 12-15 cm. Just like micromini, they are grown, most often, on wick irrigation.They tolerate reproduction well and therefore take root faster than the larger varieties. During flowering, they form many attractive, bright and original inflorescences.
Halfmini... They have a rosette diameter of up to 20 cm. Most of these varieties were bred with the participation of the Russian botanist Igor Milekhin. It is important to know that too much light is harmful to half-mini violets! In a short time, all foliage can turn yellow, and the rosette becomes flat in shape.
Standard - rosette 20-40 cm in diameter.
By flower size
By flower size, violets are divided into the following groups:
- small-flowered - up to 2 cm;
- mid-flowered - from 2 to 4 cm;
- large-flowered - from 4 to 6 cm;
- especially large-flowered - more than 6 cm.
Types by flower shape
Depending on the size and location of the petals, there are 5 types of indoor violets:
- Pansies;
- Star;
- Bell;
- Bowl;
- Wasp.
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Let's get to know them in order.
Pansy
Five petals on a flower are arranged in two rows. In the upper row, two petals are smaller, and in the lower row, three larger ones. In this group of violets, we distinguish the following varieties:
Lyon's Pirate's Treasure. Breeder S. Sorano.
Violet Lianz Pirates Treasure has bright pink flowers with a wide crimson edging along the edge. On the border of the main color and the border, the petals are strewn with a scattering of small dark crimson dots. The rosette consists of leaves with a bubbly texture.
Cinderella dream
Saintpaulia Cinderella dream has large, semi-double, lacy flowers of light purple color with a crimson tint. Purple-violet patterns run along the petals. The upper two petals are smaller and darker in color than the lower three. Their edges are greenish, fringed. Corrugated border. The rosette consists of dark green, uniformly colored wavy leaves.
Melodie Kimi. Breeder Sunnyside / Levy.
Variety Melody Kimi has a symmetrical rosette made of "quilted" corrugated sheet plates. A white simple violet flower has two blue upper petals and a border of the same color on the main background.
Star
Differs in the same size of all petals and their uniform arrangement around the center of the flower. In this group of violets, we will introduce you to the following varieties:
Kev's Heavenly Star. Breeder K. Degner.
Violet Kev's Heavenly Star looks like a simple semi-double pink star with a wide dark fuchsia border.
The beauty queen. Breeder E. Korshunova.
Violet variety The beauty queen has a large root rosette of dark green leaves. Inflorescences flaunt with bright double flowers - pink stars with tints of purple-violet tones.
Magic of Love. Breeder E. Korshunova.
The magic of love... This large-flowered violet has densely double star-shaped flowers resembling pompons in shape, painted in a burgundy, beetroot-tinted color. The edges of the petals are decorated with an elegant white piping. The rosette consists of beautiful green leaves.
Black Prince
Saintpaulia Black Prince has large dark red double flowers in the shape of a star. The standard size rosette consists of dark green foliage, red from the inside out.
Rosemary. Breeder E. Lebetskaya.
Saintpaulia Rosemary has a standard rosette of dark green leaves with scalloped edges. And star-shaped double flowers combine several bright strokes at once. Their notched petals are gracefully crimped, pink strokes and blue splashes wonderfully applied against a white background at the same time.
Marshmallow
Marshmallow has double or semi-double flowers with large, creamy white petals, on the surface of which coral or pink strokes are scattered. The edges are wavy. Peduncles are large, erect.The large but compact rosette of this saintpaulia variety consists of light green leaves. The plant grows quickly. Dislikes high temperatures, at which simple white flowers begin to bloom.
Austins Smile. (Austin's Smile). Breeder LLG / P. Sorano.
Austins Smile has a large rosette of dark green leaves and large single star flowers of coral pink color with a dark pink eye and crimson edging.
Bell (Вell)
Differs in petals accreted at the base. This feature does not allow the flowers to fully open, as a result of which they acquire a resemblance to bells. We will present this species with the following varieties of indoor violets:
EK-Admiral. Breeder E. Korshunova.
Violet Admiral has large cornflower blue semi-double bell flowers with wavy edges. The pointed dark green leaves of this Saintpaulia have a creamy purple border.
Shining bell
Flowers at the variety Shining bell bloom in the form of blue bells with wavy edges. They show rare touches of fantasy. There is a bright yellow eye in the center. Regular rosette made of green leaves.
Sea wolf. Breeder E. Korshunova.
The large rosette consists of dark green fleshy leaves. Flowers are also large, up to 8 cm in diameter, blue. Corollas are semi-double, bell-shaped in shape. Wavy petals Sea wolf at the stage of complete dissolution are decorated with an elegant mesh pattern.
Chanson
Violets varieties Chanson unpretentious, abundantly and bloom for a long time. Terry flowers are like bells. They consist of a huge number of purple-purple or dark blue velvety petals, playing in the light in different shades. In addition, wavy petals have light or dark pink spots. Large, symmetrically growing, rosette consists of smooth, shiny dark green leaves.
Robs Dandy Lion. Breeder R. Robinson.
Saintpaulia Robs Dandy Lyon has a rosette, consisting of leaves of a dark green color with slight variegation, and large inflorescences-bells of a greenish-cream shade, resembling snowdrops in shape.
Bowl
It differs in that the petals that are not accrete at their base still do not allow the flower to fully open. The flower retains its bowl shape throughout the entire flowering period. In this group, the following varieties of room violets can be distinguished:
Boo Man. Breeder S. Sorano.
Boo Man has double or semi-double cupped flowers of pale blue color. The upper petals are usually white, sometimes slightly greenish, up to 3 cm in diameter. The leaves are dark green, oval, spoon-like.
Ming Dynasty. Breeder I. Fredette.
Ming dynasty... This saintpaulia is distinguished by strongly corrugated, cup-shaped flowers of a snow-white color with pink or lilac edges. There are double and semi-double specimens. The rosette consists of wavy variegated leaves.
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Wasp
It features completely separated petals, two of which roll up into a tube, and three, elongated, hang down. In this group, the following varieties of indoor violets are distinguished:
Lunar Lily White
Variety Lunar Lily White has a small rosette of light green leaves with a "quilted" texture. Its inflorescences consist of 3 - 8 white simple and semi-double flowers about 4 cm in diameter.
PL-Zemfira. Breeder L. Pchelovodov.
Zemfira has a medium rosette of green leaves, variegated in the center. Simple or semi-double lilac tubular flowers have corrugated edges.
Satellite (Spootnik). Breeder J. Dates.
Saintpaulia Satellite has a small rosette (about 15 cm) of light green leaves up to 5 cm long. The flowers of this violet are red-violet in color.
By the degree of terry
Also, varieties of violets can be divided by the degree of terry or by the number of petals. On this basis, all violets are divided into the following groups:
- Simple (5 petals).
- Scallop is a type of semi-double Saintpaulias, in which, in addition to five petals, there are 1 - 3 additional underdeveloped ones.
- Semi-double - this is when there are more than 5 but less than 10 petals on the peduncle, most often 7-8. At the same time, the stamens are clearly visible.
- Terry is a type of violet with more than 10 petals. There are so many of them that they cover the stamens.
- "Carnations" - Saintpaulias, the flowers of which are similar to double, but larger, with a large number of petals on the peduncle. In appearance, such Saintpaulias really resemble carnations, hence the name.
Along the edge of the petal
The petals of Saintpaulias are wavy, notched and fringed.
By color
Indoor violets, according to the color of the petals, are divided into monochromatic and painted in two or more colors.
Plain
This type of Saintpaulia has only one color of petals. In this case, the colors can be very different: white, yellow, orange, pink, red, blue and even green. For example, "Blue Teill Fly».
Blue Tail Fly. Breeder J. Dates.
This violet has bright blue flowers with tubular upper petals and elongated lower petals. The rosette consists of fleecy leaves rolled into "little bags". On the example of this variety, it becomes clear that one variety can belong to several classifications. Blue Tail Fly Refers to both Wasps and Monochromatic Violets.
Gillian. Breeder D. Ferguson.
Violet Gillian has a rosette of rounded "quilted" green leaves up to 40 cm in diameter. White large double flowers, resembling a carnation in shape.
Two-tone
These indoor violets have two shades of the same color on the petals. They can be in the form of shadows, rays or thickening of color from the center to the edge.
Marie-Sylvia. Breeder M. Tremblay
Violet variety Marie-Sylvia characterized by simple and semi-double light lilac flowers with pronounced dark lilac tips of the petals. Moreover, on the two upper petals, the darkening is stronger than on the lower ones.
Rum Punch, or Rum Punch. Breeder S. Sorano
Rum Punch - a rare in its beauty variety, with characteristic large semi-double and double flowers, resembling a star in shape. The edges of the petals are wavy ash-pink, they are shaded by more saturated mauve lower petals.
Two-color or multi-color
These violets are distinguished by a contrasting border in relation to the main color.
Iceberg (Iceberg). Breeder S. Sorano.
This variety of Saintpaulias is characterized by semi-double and double-colored star-shaped flowers with a thin blue corrugated border. The border is always clear, as if drawn with a pencil. But have Iceberg there is a tendency to darken the color towards blue; over time, the flowers can simply turn purple or blue.
In some cases, violets have two borders. Here are some examples of these varieties:
Looking Glass Through the Looking Glass. Breeder S. Sorano
Through the looking glass - this is a very unusual and unlike other violets. It has semi-double light pink corrugated flowers with a raspberry-fuchsia border and a very thin white-green outline.
Ribbed
Rose of Wind. Breeder E. Lebetskaya.
Flowers Wind roses resemble graceful garden roses with pale pink petals. To the convoluted fringed edges, the color thickens, and the edging becomes crimson, and, in some places, green. The picture is complemented by wavy, light green, rosette leaves.
Natalis Estravagante (Natalia's Extravagante). Breeder N. Pineault.
Natalis Estravagante lacy flowers of white-pink color with a border, the tone of which can be pink, green or chocolate. The rosette consists of green leaves, along the edges of which there are pink and white streaks.
Lovely Creole. Breeder E. Lebetskaya.
A very unusual plant, prolific and unpretentious.Small compact socket Beautiful Creole strewn with many simple, but very effective dark blue velvety flowers - stars, the edges of the petals of which are surrounded by a contrasting white edging. The diameter of the flower reaches 5 cm. The sturdy stem has a burgundy color.
Macho. Breeder E. Lebetskaya.
This is a large-flowered variety of standard sizes, delighting growers with a lush cap of large semi-double flowers. Violet corollas Macho have a pronounced star shape and are painted in a thick burgundy-purple color. The wavy edge of the petals is set off by a contrasting white border. The rosette consists of simple oval green leaves.
Modern Talking. Breeder E.A. Arkhipov.
Modern talking - Violet with white semi-double ruffled flowers of the "pansy" type with a border of pink-blue-violet tone. The rosette consists of light green flat leaves.
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Finger color
Violets of these varieties look as if they dipped a finger in paint and stained flowers with them. Such "prints" are most often located in the middle of the petal, but can also be located closer to the edge.
Crimson Ice or Crimson Ice. Breeder P. Sorano
Crimson Ice or Raspberry Ice has simple white pansy flowers with crimson-red spots on the petals, which are brighter and more intense on the lower three leaves.
Also, violets can have arbitrary strokes and spots on their petals. It looks like the edge of a flower has been dipped in paint. At the same time, on the same bush, some of the flowers may have such spots, while others remain monochromatic.
Southern Springtime (Mac's Southern Springtime) or Southern Spring. Breeder G. McDonald
For example, Southern spring... This semi-miniature violet has simple and semi-double wavy, bowl-shaped flowers in white with contrasting chaotic spots of red from light to almost black. Moreover, each flower is unique and carries its own pattern.
Peephole
The so-called peephole looks like a round spot in the center of the flower. It can be either in tone with the main color, or in contrast with it.
EC-8 March
EC-8 March has huge simple and semi-double white flowers in the form of stars with a wavy-fringed edge and a crimson-pink center.
Mesh
This is a mesh-like pattern consisting of veins. Examples of this color can be found in other flowers, for example, in streptocarpus, but for violets it is quite rare.
Feather or Feather. Breeder I. Fredette.
Feather Is a medium-sized pansy type Saintpaulia. It has white flowers with ruffled edges and a blue pattern over the entire surface of the petal, which looks more like lace.
Granger's Carnival. Breeder J. Eyerdom.
For the variety Granger's Carnival simple flowers with a blue-violet mesh pattern are characteristic. The edges of the petals are white with a distinct venous pattern.
Violets of Chimera
They can have stripes of different colors, diverging from the center of the petal to its edges. Here are some typical varieties.
Chain Reaction. Breeder S. Sorano.
Chain Reaction differs in that in the center of the pink petals of its flowers there is a light lilac stripe. Lilac blotches are scattered over the entire surface of the petals. The rosette is standard and consists of green leaves.
Queen Sabrina. Breeder P. Sorano.
Saintpaulia Queen Sabrina has double flowers of coral color, with purple stripes on each petal. The rosette consists of small, dark green leaves.
Here is a photo of several more varieties of chimera violets:
Humako sharon
Lyon's Fortuner Teller
Yukako
Fantasy
Chimpansy. Breeder E. Fisher.
Chimpansey Is a beautiful variety. It features a small green rosette, composed of slightly toothed green leaves.Semi-double flowers-stars of pink color have a white wavy border along the edge. Violet petals are strewn with strokes and swirls of bright blue.
Live wire. Breeder P. Sorano.
This spectacular violet has huge coral pink flowers in the form of simple or semi-double stars. And, besides, its petals are abundantly covered with blue or purple spots. Sometimes, as a result of mutation, growers based on Live wire get varieties of violets with multi-colored corollas. At the same time, the size and simple shape of the leaves remain unchanged.
Ampelny
It is also possible to single out a group of currently very fashionable ampelous varieties of indoor violets, which have a long stem (up to 50 cm) with several growth points. These Saintpaulias are distinguished by their lush flowering. Their stems are quite flexible, so you can try to create a variety of compositions from them. The characteristic color of the leaves is variegated. The flowers are tiny but attractive. Let's introduce you to some varieties of ampel violets:
Ramblin 'Dots. Breeder S. Sorano.
Ramblin Dots - a beautiful variety of indoor violets. The rosette consists of light green leaves with golden-white streaks. Its double star flowers are light lavender, decorated with a mesmerizing light purple fantasy pattern.
Falling Snow. Breeder P. Tracey.
Folin Snow - violet with light green, slightly pointed leaves. It has numerous small snow-white wasp flowers.
Variegated
Violets from the variegated group have elegant, brightly colored foliage with many different shades and contrasting spots throughout the green field. They can have yellow or white edges at the same time, lavender or pink border. These violets have large double flowers with petals of various colors, often with a prominent border along the edge.
Pauline Viardot
This violet has a compact variegated rosette, very elegant because of the light border around the edge of the leaves. Its large, simple or semi-double flowers have wine-colored petals. The edges of the petals are decorated with thin white ruffle. Flowers Pauline Viardot grow vertically.
Violet Live wire
P. Sorano instantly transforms an empty window sill into a small garden. Spectacular violet Live wire willingly reveals huge coral-pink flowers in the form of a simple or semi-double star. But besides this, blue and purple spots are generously sprinkled on all the petals.
Sometimes, as a result of mutation, growers based on this variety manage to get a variety with multi-colored corollas. In this case, neither the size of the green foliage, nor its simple shape, changes.
Soil and pot for violets
The potting soil can be purchased at the flower shop, but the potting mix has some peculiarities. It is light because it is good for the root system of the violet. However, due to its structure, the liquid practically does not permeate the soil, but simply flows through it.
It is best to make your own violet mixture. Its composition is quite simple: 3 parts of ordinary earth and 1 part of sand. It is advisable to keep the mixture in the oven for a while in order to ignite it and kill harmful microorganisms in it.
Mulched with last year's leaves
Violet requires good drainageso the pot should be about a third full of drainage material. It can be expanded clay or fine gravel. The drainage holes must be large enough: this is due to some way of watering violets.
Drainage in vivo
The choice of the diameter of the pot is very simple: it should be two to three times smaller than the diameter of the flower rosette. The pot can be in two parts.: internal, transparent, to control the root system and external, decorative.
As the root system of the violet grows, it may require transplanting several times in its life, so be prepared for the fact that each plant will need 2-3 pots.
In pots of the correct size
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Violet Reigning beauty
Plant of selection J. Swift with large semi-double star-shaped flowers. The Reigning beauty violet has a beautiful deep blue color, with a rich, green-tinged frill around the edge.
Mutations are known when, as in the photo, Reigning beauty violets give no less spectacular light flowers.
Possible growing difficulties
Most often, violet lovers come across aphids and ticks. The appearance of aphids can be seen on the gradually curling leaves. The problem is solved after processing the leaves with a special powder preparation - "Mospilan".
Ticks most often appear on old, dying leaves. Therefore, if you spend at least a few minutes a couple of times a week removing dry leaves, you probably will not encounter this nuisance.
Violet Water
The intricately twisted fringed flowers of the variety obtained by T. Dadoyan have a blue background color, which turns noticeably pink to the border. The frill itself on the petals is green, bright. And the back side of the rim is much lighter than the one facing the viewer. Violet Water, as in the photo, blooms profusely, and wavy light leaves also provide good support for flowering.
Violet Sea Wolf
But the background of large dark green foliage, combined in a rosette of violets Sea Wolf, as in the photo, perfectly stand out giant, up to 8 cm in diameter, blue flowers of the E. Korshunova variety. Corollas are semi-double, bell-shaped in shape. The petals are wavy, with a graceful mesh pattern, visible at the stage of complete dissolution.
The origin and features of the flower
The flower was first discovered in 1892 in East Africa by Governor and Baron Adelbert Walter von Saint-Paul during a day walk. Noticing an unusual purple flower, he collected the seeds and sent them for research to his father in Germany, who forwarded a parcel to Hanover to the director of the botanical garden, who examined the plant and named it part of the Gesnerian family.
In 1893, the plant was already adorned at flower exhibitions and was officially recognized. Since then, the beautiful, tropical flower has spread and has been cultivated as indoor pets in many countries.
Saintpaulia was named after its discoverers, son and father Saint-Paul, and it was also called the Usambar violet. Very often the plant is confused with the wild-growing violet of the Violet family, but these are completely different flowers.
External description and photo
Saintpaulia is a perennial tropical herb with beautiful flowers. The root system is poorly developed and has a fibrous type, the stems can be basal or with hanging rosettes. Depending on the variety, the diameter of the rosette varies from 6 to 55 cm.Externally, the flower can be described as follows:
- The leaves are round, fleshy, juicy, veins are clearly visible along the length of the leaf, the edge of the leaf is sharp or rounded. The surface is covered with fine, needle-like fibers. The shade of the leaves is mainly dark green, but there are specimens with a light core (pink, cream, salad), some species have a red tint. The seamy side is light, silvery green. The coating can be smooth, matte or corrugated with raised bumps.
- Stems are brown or dark red, juicy, straight. Bud stems branch up to 15 small, flowered processes.
- The flowers are simple, with five petals and two stamens, collected in a brush. Depending on the variety, the buds are simple and double.
- The seed box is round with the presence of small seeds; under the influence of moisture it gradually collapses. All about indoor violets can be told by botanists engaged in plant breeding and breeding new varieties every year.
Violet Winter smiles
B. Macuni's variety really reminds of the play of sunlight in the cold.Sparkling semi-double star-shaped flowers, as in the above photo of the violet Winter smiles, have a beautiful pink color, which turns into crimson at the edges of the petals. The petals are corrugated and trimmed with green fringes. Violet rosette Winter smiles of medium size, quilted foliage, even green color.
Violet Bold party girl
The violet Bold party girl received by P. Sorano pleases the owners with an abundance of terry, lilac-pink flowers, reminiscent of the lush ruffled skirts of dancers. The shape of the flower is a star, in the center the corolla has a rich shade of fuchsia, the edges are lighter, wavy. Blue streaks and blots are scattered on the petals. The rosette of standard sizes consists of quilted foliage in a simple shape and color.
Due to the susceptibility of Saintpaulias to mutations, sometimes flower growers manage to get chimera violets, as in this case from the Bold party girl variety.
Chateau Brion
Peduncles are upright, powerful. Flowers are similar to pom-poms, large, double, wine-colored. The edge of the petals is decorated with a wide, corrugated white border. The socket is standard. The leaves are slightly wavy, oblong-ovoid.
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Variegated
There are 3 types of variegation. The most beautiful view is with bordering variegation. In such plants, light areas are evenly distributed along the contour of the foliage.
The color of variegation can be white, cream, white-pink, brown, grayish-pink, less often - yellow, dark pink. The intensity of the variegated color depends on the conditions of the plant and the air temperature. In a cool and well-lit room, the flower becomes brighter. With a lack of light, the leaves become greener, the variegation in some cases disappears entirely (during flowering). By inheritance, the color is passed on poorly enough.
With crown variegation, the center of the rosettes is colored golden, pink and white. This species is the most stable, it is inherited.
Rows of green foliage alternate with colored foliage. During the flowering period, the center of the rosettes turns green in most varieties.
Mosaic variegation is a more stable species. The foliage of such violets is partially or completely covered with an incorrect intricate pattern, similar to the pattern on marble or a mosaic of cream, pink, strokes and spots. This type of violets is quite rare.
Another species is known, this is spontaneous variegation. These plants do not transmit variegation from parent varieties.
Summer twilight
The flower is in the correct proportions. Flowering is abundant enough. Inflorescences are large, semi-double, contrasting. The background color of the petals is lilac-violet. The edges are trimmed with white ruffle. The leaves are variegated, slightly concave. The edges are slightly wavy. The rosette is even, spherical.
Blue dragon
The flowers are large, pale blue. The edge of the petal has a green-white border. The socket is powerful, flat. The leaves are dark green in color, with a crimson or purple tint on the inside. The variety is grown on a well-lit windowsill or loggia.
South night
The cultivar has dark blue simple star-shaped flowers with bright crimson fantasy peas and thin white edging. The foliage is dark green with pink splashes. The socket is flat, standard sizes.
Chic poppy
This is a variegated, large-sized flowers with a wavy fringed edge. Flowers reach 6 centimeters in diameter. The edges of the petals are hollow, similar to ruffles. The color of the petals is excellent, from light pink to orange-red tones. The leaves are pubescent, spatulate, decorative. Light greens from the center discolor and turn into white tones, making them variegated. At times, the leaves turn completely white.
Violet Lovely Creole
Among the varieties bred by E. Lebetskaya, there are very unusual plants, such as the violet Beautiful Creole.During flowering of this variety, many simple but very showy blue star-shaped flowers are placed on a small compact rosette. The color of the petals is thick, velvety. The edges are artfully trimmed with contrasting white piping.
Description of flowers similar to violets
There are few plant varieties similar in appearance to violets. Some of them can be listed:
- Gloxinia. The analogy is noticeable in the shape of the inflorescences, their color and location on the foliage. The difference is in the structure of the leaf, the cut of the bud and the structure of the pistil. Great closeness to terry species.
- Primrose. Outdoor plants are vibrant and lush. They are similar in the arrangement of the petals, but their shape is somewhat different. The primrose flower is flat and wide open, as if smoothed.
- Ahimenes. Blue flowers surprise with tenderness. The foliage is different, it is small and uneven at the edges.
- Petunia. The variety of colors and the shape of small inflorescences bring the appearance closer to violets.
- Deikun. Blue bells are somewhat elongated, like violets, similar in tenderness and structure of the inflorescence.
All plants that look like violets are similar in one way or another: leaves, inflorescences, pattern, color. But in general, the violet is original and unique.
Violet Chanson
Terry flowers of the magnificent variety of violets Shanson, as in the photo, amaze not only in size, but also with an amazing play of shades on the petals. Created by Sorano, the Chanson violet stands out for its large rosette of dark foliage with visible gloss. The flowers are densely double, wavy, rich violet-purple color, covered with pink rounded spots.
Violet Green
The violet Green, presented to flower growers T. Dadoyan, as in the photo, makes you wonder at the diversity of the world of Saintpaulias. At the bud stage, the flowers of this variety are completely green, but as they dissolve, the corollas become larger, turn white, and a wide green frill remains only along the edge of the petals. Flowers are large, semi- and densely double. The leaves are also wavy, with a rich green tone.
A little about watering
Water the violets as the soil dries. Accordingly, in the summer you will have to do this more often, and less often in the winter. In addition, soil dries out faster in small pots than in large ones.
Watering should be done only with settled water - not cold from the tap. It is advisable to pour water into a suitable container - a glass, jar or any other with a wide neck (to facilitate the evaporation of chlorine) and leave it for a day. During this time, it will warm up to room temperature and get rid of dangerous chlorine. Too hot or cold water may well lead to the appearance of diseases, damage to the roots.
When watering, try to pour water directly onto the ground. If it gets on the leaves on a hot sunny day, burns are possible - white spots will appear on their surface.
Violets Golden autumn
Sorano varieties are always a joy for the grower. The large star-shaped flowers of the violet Golden autumn, in addition to a white sparkling shade, have gracefully folded wavy petals, which gives the flower a very unusual look. The color towards the center of the corolla becomes almost yellow, which is emphasized by the stamens of the same color. The socket is sturdy, standard. The foliage is bright, green, also with a wavy edge.
