Violet "LE Magenta" (24 photos): description of the variety and care for sports, diseases and pests

Care

Watering, feeding and pruning are the main components of LE-Rosemary Saintpaulia care. Violet does not require molded pruning, but it still needs to remove already faded buds, dried or damaged leaves in any way. If you want to update the outlet, you can completely cut it off, leaving only a stump under the lower leaves. If you put the outlet in water, then soon new roots will sprout at the violet.

Watering

Irrigation of Saintpaulia is carried out 2-3 times a week. The amount of water should be moderate, otherwise it is easy to provoke rotting of the root system and, as a result, the death of the entire plant. The temperature of the water used should be kept within the range of 20 to 22 degrees Celsius. She needs to settle well, and, if possible, also be filtered. The use of melt liquid is considered to be no less successful.

Watering itself can be either top or bottom. When watering overhead, the liquid pours gently over the edge of the pot

It is very important to avoid getting moisture on the leaves and stems, but you need to evenly saturate the soil throughout the entire container. Bottom watering involves pouring water exclusively into the pan of the pot

Thus, the roots have the opportunity to consume as much moisture as necessary.

Top dressing

Fertilization is carried out throughout the year. At the beginning of winter, before flowering begins, it is recommended to purchase formulations with nitrogen, for example, "Master Color". At the moment when the violet begins to form buds, you can use combinations with potassium and phosphorus - they will contribute to a long and beautiful flowering. In this case, such drugs as "Kemira Lux" are suitable, the introduction of which is carried out every couple of weeks. Some experts are of the opinion that complex preparations can be applied to the ground every week, but by cutting the dosage in half.

Saintpaulia "LE-Rosemary" responds well to foliar feeding through regular spraying. True, in this case, it is necessary to take into account that there can be no drafts and direct ultraviolet radiation. The dosage for spraying should be two times weaker than for root feeding.

Violet

Violets are one of the most common indoor flowers, which conquer more and more fans and breeders with their variegation and beauty, and this implies the regular breeding of new varieties. So, for example, in 2011 the variety "LE-Isadora" appeared, which will be discussed.

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Description of the variety

As a rule, “Isadora” is violets of light pink or white shades with more contrasting bright pink, purple or lilac spots.

Violet of this variety belongs to the Gesneriev family - Saintpaulia. At the buds of violets, the petals are fleshy, rounded and soft - covered with villi.

History

“LE-Isadora” was brought out by the breeder from Ukraine Elena Lebetskaya. This variety, like almost all varieties of this breeder, is a very delicate and graceful flower.

Its distinctive features are its rather large size, and the coating on the petals, which makes the flowers look velvety. Elena Lebetskaya herself described the flowers as semi-double.

Interesting! Simple and semi-double white stars with pink prints, strewn with fuchsia fantasy touches. Green even leaves. (Description by E. Lebetskaya)

Bloom

The bud opens for a long time, being in the shape of a rose for a long time. Full disclosure occurs in about two weeks.

On a freshly blossoming bud, a green border is visible, which disappears over time.

Flowers are on average 4-5 centimeters in diameter. On the peduncle there are from three to six buds. Despite the fact that the peduncles are undersized, they do not differ in their strong constitution.

Socket

The flowering period is very long. The rosette is standard, medium-sized with even stripes of leaves. One of the best types of propagation is cuttings. This method increases the fertility of violets. As a type of fantasy violet, they can also have sports. To avoid this, it is recommended to bring several outlets at once before flowering.

Leaves

The leaves are large, with abundant light they can go down.

The foliage color varies between medium green and dark green. By the type of foliage - a simple, heart-shaped, quilted shape.

The reverse side of the foliage has a pink tint, and the edges of the leaves seem to be slightly torn, as they have jagged edges. Variegation is not typical for this variety.

Interesting! Since the variety is fantasy, this variety can have sports.

The soil

The soil for each variety of violets is selected individually. First of all, it should be loose, breathable soil with good moisture holding capacity. For this variety, a substance that includes high-moor peat, vermiculite, perlite, charcoal and antibacterial swagnum moss is suitable. The latter is very important as a disinfectant and antifungal property.

Temperature regime

Temperature regime is an important component of proper care. For violets of any kind, temperature means a lot. "Isadora" is a very thermophilic plant, it is recommended to keep the temperature in the room at 23 degrees Celsius.

Temperatures below are strictly prohibited. At night, temperatures above 18 degrees will be acceptable for violets.

Pot

It is necessary to select a pot for a plant with knowledge of the matter. Since the rhizomes will be in the upper layers, it means that a container with low boots and a diameter of about 10 cm is acceptable for the plant.If the container is smaller, then the plant will be cramped, this will provoke its poor development. As well as regular flower replanting.

Planting and breeding

Planting rules will depend on which plant propagation method you choose.

Reproduction can be carried out in two ways: through an outlet and through a leaf. Dilution through seeds is sometimes possible.

The easiest and most effective way is to plant a plant from a leaf. To do this, select a healthy leaf, cut the stalk at an angle of 45 degrees and dry the stalk for 20 minutes.

Next, we place it with a cut in a darkened dish (you can use a jar of medicines) and put it in a warm place where the sun's rays do not fall. Do not wait for the so-called "babies" to appear. It is necessary to plant a leaf even before small rosettes appear at the base of the leaf you have chosen.

Sports and their features

Thanks to breeders, a huge number of different types of violets have been bred, which amaze with their color palette and shapes. Usually, during propagation by shoots, maternal genetics are transmitted, beautiful varietal plants are obtained.

It manifests itself as follows: if the varietal flower has a beetroot color, then the sport can have blue, blue and pink flowers, and sometimes several shades at the same time. The shape of the leaves and their color also change.

It is impossible to describe exactly what kind of sport will turn out in each case. During mutation, completely unpredictable changes can occur.

Features of Le Magenta violet care at home

In order for the flower to please the owners with lush inflorescences, bright colors and constant growth, appropriate care is necessary. In this regard, Saintpaulia Magenta has certain features.

Temperature

The optimal temperature regime lies in the frames of + 18-25 degrees Celsius.At a low temperature, plant decay is observed, an increased temperature leads to the formation of aphids.

To avoid problems in winter, it is recommended to substitute a 3-cm layer of insulation under the pot on the northern windowsill (the simplest option is polystyrene).

We must not forget about ventilation: fresh air is the key to successful germination.

Lighting

Here the situation is as follows: bright light is needed, but direct sunlight is prohibited. Aggressive exposure to the sun leads to leaf burns, so you should resort to diffused lighting.

Additional Information! On short daylight hours, additional illumination is needed through artificial lamps.

While the winter period of time, the flowerpot feels calm on the south side.

Features of caring for a violet at home

However, with the onset of heat, it is better to endure violet Le Magenta on the east or west windowsill.

Top dressing

It is recommended to feed the plant with useful substances twice a month. While the violet has a rest period (November-February), the amount of dressings should be reduced to once every 40-50 days.

On a note! Good examples of fertilizers are products under the brands Stimovit, Baikal, Master.

Fertilizers are applied to a pre-moistened soil (always after watering). Complexes of minerals are used in their capacity.

Watering, spraying and moisture

The moisture level in the air should be 55-65%. Lack of moisture can be solved in two ways:

spraying the space around the pot;
humidifier.

The water should be at room temperature - within 22-24 degrees.

There are three ways to water:

Lower. A deep vessel is needed here. Pour the taken container with water and place the pot with the violet at ¾ of the height. Darkening of the upper layer indicates moisture saturation of the soil.
Drip. A syringe or a watering can with a narrow nose is used. The soil is watered without touching the growth point and leaves.
Wick. One end of a piece of natural fiber rope goes through a drainage hole in the pot, the other goes into a container of water. So, the roots will take only the amount of liquid that is necessary for growth.

Watering is an important part of grooming. The procedure is carried out as the soil dries. The main thing is to make sure that the soil is not flooded or dry through and through.

Priming

Violet Magenta grows well in special purchased soil or in a homemade substrate. In order to "prepare" a suitable soil, it is necessary to mix four ingredients in equal proportions:

peat;
shredded sphagnum moss;
leafy soil;
humus.

Terry leaves and a bright violet flower, captured in a macro shot

The resulting mixture is thoroughly mixed through a strainer.

Attention! The primer must be calcined before use. This is done in the oven at 100-200 degrees for thirty minutes. This removes small debris, the remnants of some roots and the formed lumps break

The resulting combination is friable and soft, with no foreign elements or unwanted organic residues.

This removes small debris, the remnants of some roots and the formed lumps break. The resulting combination is friable and soft, with no foreign elements or unwanted organic residues.

Violet

The variety was bred by Elena Lebetskaya by a breeder from Vinnitsa, Ukraine. She has developed many varieties, among which the Magenta variety, the name given for its purple-red flowers, stands out.

This is an English name that appeared after the last battle near Magente in Italy in 1859. All varieties bred by this breeder have the prefix LE in their names.

Leaves

Large leaf plates are located on long petioles and have a pointed end of the leaf. The reverse side of the sheet plate is silvery. With aging of the leaf plate, the wrong side can turn pinkish. The rosette is 15 cm in size, but not dense.

Flowers

Very large double-shaped flowers have a red-burgundy hue with a strongly corrugated border, on which there is an intermittent white border.

Flowers have a beautiful deep color.

Flowering is long from the first time and lasts for 60 days.

The diameter of a single opened bud is up to 5 cm.

The flower itself is located on a long peduncle, the peduncle is quite thick, because of this, they seem to lie a little on the leaf plates under the weight of their petals.

Features and differences from other varieties

A feature of the variety is that with the aging of the bush, the border located along the edge of the petals will increase, and the red color will change to a maroon shade.

The Magenta variety is demanding on the amount of diffused sunlight and therefore it must be provided with a well-lit place, but without direct sunlight.

Growing conditions

In order for the violet to grow its outlet well and bloom for a long time, it must be provided with certain living conditions, without which it cannot do.

Priming

Specialized primer can be purchased at appropriate stores, or you can compose it yourself. To do this, take all the ingredients in equal parts:

Deciduous land.
Peat.
Humus.
Sphagnum moss.

Everything is thoroughly mixed and large pieces of soil are removed if they cannot be crushed with your fingers.

The soil should be moderately loose and nutritious. Since if there is a lot of humus in it, then the flower will increase the green part to the detriment of flowering.

Important! Self-prepared soil requires disinfection. It must be calcined in the oven for 20 minutes at a temperature of 200 grams. heat

heat.

Planting and breeding

Violets start planting and breeding at the beginning of spring. You can propagate a flower:

By dividing the bush.
Sheet.
Seeds.

The division of the mother bush and reproduction with the help of a leaf is quite often used by flower growers, since it does not cause any particular difficulties, you just need to adhere to the recommendations:

A separated baby or leaf is planted in the center of a small pot (6 cm);
Water a little (a tablespoon of warm water);
Cover with glass, creating a mini-greenhouse.

Subsequent care will consist of airing and watering in such a way that the soil does not dry out completely.

Seeds are propagated only by breeders to develop new varieties of violets.

Care

In order for the Magenta variety to please with its long flowering, it must be properly organized:

Watering;
Timely transplant;
Top dressing.

Transfer

The variety is transplanted annually at the beginning of spring, while the heat has not yet come, but the days are already long and filled with sunlight.

Planting recommendations:

Drainage is poured into the selected pot in the form of expanded clay with a layer of up to 3 cm;
Lay the soil, filling the container by 1/3 of the volume;
A violet bush is placed in the center, and the void around it is carefully filled with soil.

Watering is best done the next day, so that wounds on the roots heal, which can lead to decay of the root system.

Fertilizer and feeding

For this purpose, a top dressing is purchased, which is specialized for the "Uzambara violet" or "Saintpaulia". Fertilizer application once every 2 weeks. In this case, it is necessary to dilute, as indicated in the instructions on the package, without increasing the dose - this can burn the flower.

Important! Fertilizers are applied only to wet soil

Description of the variety

As a rule, “Isadora” is violets of light pink or white shades with more contrasting bright pink, purple or lilac spots.

Violet of this variety belongs to the Gesneriev family - Saintpaulia. At the buds of violets, the petals are fleshy, rounded and soft - covered with villi.

History

“LE-Isadora” was brought out by the breeder from Ukraine Elena Lebetskaya. This variety, like almost all varieties of this breeder, is a very delicate and graceful flower.

Its distinctive features are its rather large size, and the coating on the petals, which makes the flowers look velvety. Elena Lebetskaya herself described the flowers as semi-double.

Interesting! Simple and semi-double white stars with pink prints, strewn with fuchsia fantasy touches. Green even leaves. (Description by E. Lebetskaya)

Bloom

The bud opens for a long time, being in the shape of a rose for a long time. Full disclosure occurs in about two weeks.

On a freshly blossoming bud, a green border is visible, which disappears over time.

Socket

Leaves

The leaves are large, with abundant light they can go down.

The foliage color varies between medium green and dark green. By the type of foliage - a simple, heart-shaped, quilted shape.

The reverse side of the foliage has a pink tint, and the edges of the leaves seem to be slightly torn, as they have jagged edges. Variegation is not typical for this variety.

Interesting! Since the variety is fantasy, this variety can have sports.

Types and varieties

Mellow yellow

A very interesting variety. Small fluffy flowers with bright yellow rays. The wavy petals make the violet especially attractive. Leaves are light green with jagged jagged edges. The first flowers are almost white. The older the plant, the more yellow it becomes. It manifests itself much earlier than others. The first flowers are larger, their diameter reaches 3 cm. The next ones are already smaller - from 1 to 2 cm, quickly fade. This variety does not differ in lush flowering, it is subject to frequent diseases.

Warm Sunshine (LLG / P. Sorano)

The small, lush flowers are similar in shape to a lotus. They stand out picturesquely against the background of green foliage. Leaves with jagged edges. The petals are white, with yellow spots protruding on them. The middle of the flower is yellow, with each flowering the yellowness appears brighter. The buds open slowly. The flower stays fresh until it has fully blossomed, then begins to turn brown and loses its appearance.

Golden autumn

It has large white flowers with golden fringes. Artfully curved, wavy petals with yellowish spots give them a somewhat fantastic look. By the middle of the flower, the color becomes almost yellow. The foliage is light green with wavy edges. It blooms for a long time, with an interval of 2-4 months.

Lemon kisses

The flower is large enough and beautifully shaped, double with lemon-colored rays. Young rosettes are even, almost white. They turn yellow after several flowering. They have a drawback - they fade quickly. It is difficult to catch a massive bloom, as some have already faded while others have not yet blossomed.

"Sunny girl"

The flowers are large, almost white with a pinkish fringe. Standard bright green and wavy rosette. Leaves taper towards the base.

"Yellow Dragon"

Fluffy huge white flowers that look like a star with lemon-toned rays coming from the center of the flower. The strokes gradually turn into yellow spots, covering the entire flower. Not very bright wavy leaves. The yellow color starts to show more strongly from the second flowering. The size of the first flowers is 8-9 cm in diameter, the following are smaller. There are many stepsons, children grow up slowly.In insufficient light, the leaves of the rosette fold almost vertically. The variety needs constant rejuvenation.

"Violet AB - Rose"

The view is mesmerizing with its beauty. Terry roses with white petals and a yellowish tint. Intermittent pinkish edging along the edges. The edging of the green leaves is serrated, a typical rosette.

Alchemy bells

Miniature light yellow flowers shaped like bells with pinkish touches on them. Petals with light, sinuous edges. Some bells turn out to be open. There are many buds, blooms often, but flowering is moderate, since the bells quickly fade. The large number of buds makes flowering lasting up to two weeks. Grows rapidly, begins to bloom early. After 2 flowering, it is necessary to transplant the plant into another pot, as it turns pale, stretches, and blue stripes may appear on the flowers.

Yellow star

A miniature violet resembling yellowish bells with lilac touches. The leaves are heart-shaped. The lemon hue appears during flowering. The older the plant becomes, the brighter it becomes. The first irregular small flowers do not look very pretty. In the next blooms, they become larger and more attractive to the eyes. Flowers can bloom both simple and star-like.