Description of the variety
Dance of the Galaxies is a variety of Saintpaulias and has a colorful palette of colors. Compositionally, the plant resembles the view from the window of a spaceship, which will ideally decorate your home corner.
Over time, flower petals can change both in color and in appearance.
Petals with each flowering are painted in different shades of lilac.
Leaves
The leaves are large and smooth enough. The length of one leaf can reach up to 10 cm. The color is dark green, with light green stripes on the base. They grow chaotically, closer to the outlet.
Flowers
Lilac petals with white dots are the main attraction of Saintpaulia.
They resemble outer space. The edges of the petals are slightly wavy, have a pale white color on the border.
The flower itself is in the shape of a star. Their sizes depend on the flowering period.
Interesting! Some breeders believe that in the springtime the flowers of most varietal violets are the largest. In autumn and winter, their size is much smaller.
Features and differences from other varieties
This variety differs from other flowers of this species, first of all, in the color of the petals and foliage. The care and rules for growing the "dance of galaxies" have no significant differences.
Description of the variety
One should start with the fact that this culture is not a violet. This is just a common name for Saintpaulia. The creator of the variety with an amazing name is Konstantin Morev. The plant got its name due to its interesting color, reminiscent of the immense space. The color of the petals can range from a light blue to a rich dark tone. They also have light little specks, which give the flower a galaxy-like appearance.
The petals are located around the core of the flower. They are wavy in shape, have the same size (about 10-15 centimeters). It is extremely interesting that with each new flowering, the shade of the petals changes to a darker one. Sport is not too different from a varietal outlet. Only a light border and spots resembling stars are not so expressive.
The violet leaves are smooth and large (about 10 centimeters). They grow in random order, have a dark green color.
Reproduction of violets
Perennials reproduce in two ways: by seeds and vegetatively. The time from sowing to flowering is 10-13 weeks. After several years of cultivation, self-seeding is noticeable.
By dividing the bush
Cutting or dividing the bush is used when propagating hybrid varieties. This technology allows you to quickly get a young flowering plant. The division of the bush begins at the age of three. Cutting off part of the curtain is carried out before the beginning of flowering or after its end. It is transplanted to a new place and watered.
Growing from seeds
Seed material for planting is bought in stores. On the shelves, there is a huge number of varieties of horned viola. It is not difficult to choose a color that matches the overall color scheme of the landscape. The second option to get seeds is to collect them from a ripe dried box. The receipt of the material takes place in August.
The collected material is dried and put into paper bags for storage. Seeds can be sown directly into the ground in the fall. They winter well, and the next year the viola will begin to bloom. But more often they are planted in the ground in the form of seedlings.
Planting seeds
Cultivation of horned violets from seeds begins in early spring or at the end of February. To do this, you need to prepare a plastic container with drainage holes at the bottom. Excess moisture flows through them.
The container is filled with universal flower primer and moistened with a spray bottle.
The seeds are spread evenly over the surface of the container.
Sprinkle them on top with light soil, peat or vermiculite. The seed container is placed in a plastic bag.
The bag is tied and placed in a warm place. Violet shoots appear in a week.
Picking
Saplings are placed in a place with good lighting. Watering is done regularly, so as not to damage the thin shoots, a spray bottle is used. When two true leaves appear, the seedlings dive. Young plants are planted in cassettes or cups with soil, to which bio-humus has been added. The pick takes place in the following sequence:
The container is abundantly moistened.
The soil in which the planting will be carried out is watered.
The seedlings are carefully removed from the moist soil, taking care not to damage the roots. Together with a part of the earth, they are placed in a hole made in the soil of the glass.
The surface of the soil is slightly crushed .. In order for the seedlings to develop well, certain conditions must be observed: temperature 16-18 ° C, lighting for at least 12 hours, regular moderate watering
In order for the seedlings to develop well, certain conditions must be observed: temperature 16-18 ° C, lighting for at least 12 hours, regular moderate watering.
Growing in peat tablets
Some breeders grow horned viola in peat tablets. Germination technology includes the following stages:
- soaking a peat tablet;
- placing prepared tablets in a special container;
- placing 2-3 seeds in the center of the peat tablet;
- covering the container with polyethylene to create greenhouse conditions;
- after the appearance of three leaves, a pick is performed.
Three weeks later, by the end of April, the seedlings reach their optimum size. These are strong seedlings with buds.
Violets are planted in a place where the sun does not shine all day. It is desirable to have shade from midday rays. Areas near trees or tall ornamental shrubs are considered suitable. Can be planted in garden containers and flowerpots or balcony boxes. You can plant a perennial horned violet after establishing a positive temperature at night. Saplings are placed at a distance of 10-15 cm from each other. They will grow rapidly, creating a common rug. The problem of close proximity of different varieties is cross-pollination. As a result, new shades of colors appear, and this is not always desirable.
When transplanting, violets are removed from cups or other containers along with a lump of earth in which they grew. The root system of plants has become quite powerful, occupying all the free space.
A small groove is dug under the seedlings, into which the seedlings are placed. From above they are sprinkled with earth. Watering is done from a sprayer. 2-3 weeks will pass and the bushes will become thicker, the formation of a green carpet will begin.
The horned violet will adorn the paths and flower beds on the site for years.
Violet "Kira": description and cultivation
Saintpaulia belongs to the Gesneriev family. This plant is popular with many flower growers due to its lush flowering and high decorative effect. It is often called the violet, although Saintpaulia does not belong to the Violet family. There is only an outward resemblance. This article covers description of the saintpaulia variety Kira. For the convenience of the reader, the word "violet" will be used in the text.
Peculiarities
Today there are two varieties of violets with this name. One of them is a plant bred by Elena Lebetskaya. The second is Dmitry Denisenko's varietal violet
To find out which variety you are purchasing, be sure to pay attention to the prefix in front of the variety name. Many novice growers who are just discovering the wonderful world of varietal violets do not know what the capital letters in front of the variety name mean.
Most often these are the initials of the breeder who created this plant (for example, LE - Elena Lebetskaya).
Description of the variety "LE-Kira"
Elena Anatolyevna Lebetskaya is a famous violet breeder from the city of Vinnitsa. Since 2000, she has grown more than three hundred different varieties of this charming plant, such as LE-White Camellia, LE-Mont Saint-Michel, Le Scarlett, LE-Pauline Viardot, LE-Esmeralda, LE-Fuchsia lace "and many others. Elena Anatolyevna violets cannot be overlooked at exhibitions, they are known in many countries of the world. She always willingly shares the secrets of successfully growing these beautiful flowers with violet lovers in her interviews.
Violet "LE-Kira" with standard sizes was bred by Elena Lebetskaya in 2016. The plant has a medium-sized rosette and large green leaves, slightly wavy at the edges. The flowers are large (simple or semi-double), pale pink with a variable white eye. The petals have a strawberry speckled border at the edges. You can also notice a kind of "ruffle" of a greenish color.
The violet blooms profusely. Since it is a variable variety, even one plant can have flowers of different colors.
Conditions and care
This variety of violets grows quickly and forms buds, prefers diffused lighting 13-14 hours a day. He feels comfortable at a temperature of 19-20 degrees Celsius, does not like drafts. Like all violets, "LE-Kira" needs to provide high (at least 50 percent) air humidity. It should be watered with settled water at room temperature. In this case, it is necessary to avoid getting water drops on the leaves and the outlet. A young plant should be fed with nitrogen fertilizers, and an adult with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers.
Characteristics of the variety "Dn-Kira"
Dmitry Denisenko is a young, but already confidently declared himself a breeder from Ukraine
Its varietal violets, for example, "Dn-Wax Lily", "Dn-Blue Organza", "Dn-Kira", "Dn-Sea Mystery", "Dn-Shamanskaya Rose" attract the attention of many lovers of these plants. The varieties bred by Dmitry are compact, have good peduncles and large flowers of various colors from white-pink ("Dn-Zephyr") to dark purple ("Dn-Parisian Mysteries")
The Dn-Kira variety was bred in 2016. The plant has a compact, neat rosette. This violet has large (about 7 centimeters) flowers of a rich blue-violet hue with a white border along the edge of the petals. They can be double or semi-double. Leaves are variegated, slightly wavy at the edges.
Conditions and care
This variety requires bright lighting with additional lighting in winter, but not direct sunlight. In order for the flowers to have beautiful darkish tips, the plant must be kept in cool conditions during the budding period. The rest of the time the recommended temperature is 19-22 degrees Celsius and humid air. You need to water with water at room temperature, which has previously settled, without getting on the leaves and the outlet. Every 2-3 years, the soil mixture in the pot should be renewed and special fertilizers should be applied during the period of active growth.
Indoor violet "Kira" is a charming plant that, with proper care, will delight you with flowers at any time of the year. Due to its compact size, it can be successfully grown even on a narrow window sill. In addition, it is believed that this beautiful flower creates an atmosphere of harmony around itself, neutralizing negative energy.
For information on how to determine the variety of violets, see the next video.
Rare incised violet and its photo
Perennial stemless plant with a short, non-branched rhizome, turning into a taproot. Forms neat bushes 6-15 cm high from oval leaves, cut to about half of the leaf plate by 5-7 oblong blades.
Look at the photo: this rare type of violet has bright purple flowers of a rather graceful shape, a bit reminiscent of a cyclamen flower, raised above the leaves.
Growing conditions. In nature, incised violet is found on the sandy banks of rivers and lakes, rocky slopes, saline meadows and the edges of pine forests.This species perfectly reproduces by seeds that germinate in the light at a temperature of 22-30 ° C.
Usage. This rare violet is most often used in rock gardens, rockeries and mixborders.
Seedlings Morev
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Posted by mila »Jul 01, 2010 9:43 pm
Seedlings K. Moreva
Seedling Bridesmaid. Very large semi-double pale pink with lilac fantasy strokes and a light rim along the edge of wavy petals, green rounded leaf. Very beautiful, and if you keep it on the window - then generally an incomparable bloom.
Posted by Blossom on Mar 21, 2011 1:28 am
Seedling Petersburg. Large simple and semi-double white stars with a cherry-pink spot on wavy petals. Emerald foliage.
Posted by Svyatoslav »March 21, 2011, 01:31
Post by annett »Mar 21, 2011 11:06 am
Post by Blossom »Mar 21, 2011 8:59 pm
Post by mila »Mar 21, 2011 10:20 pm
Post by Passific »Mar 21, 2011 10:23 pm
Post by annett on Mar 22, 2011 7:18 am
Post by Candida Mar 22, 2011 09:36 am
Post by mila »Mar 26, 2011 10:46 am
Message from CherNik »26 Mar 2011, 12:57
mila Morev opposes that his seedlings (in fact, culled) were given names and distributed under them.
Although there are very beautiful ones - it's a pity that they are not varieties.
Posted by Svyatoslav »26 March 2011, 13:20
Lucine's Post »26 Mar 2011, 13:26
Chernik's message "March 26, 2011, 13:44
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Posted by Svyatoslav »26 March 2011, 16:59
Posted by Elena M. Apr 15, 2011 12:36 am
Here are a couple more seedlings.
Polka
Posted by Elena M. Apr 15, 2011 12:39 am
Marlezon Ballet
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Care features
Violets are very demanding, so you need to properly care for them. Before growing, carefully study the following guidelines for caring for them and always follow these instructions.
Watering
You need to water only with settled water with a temperature of 20-25 degrees Celsius. Watering flowers with tap water, with other temperature indicators, leads to a variety of diseases. The leaves of the "dance of galaxies" are smooth, so you can safely spray water from a spray bottle to maintain moisture and impregnate the plant.
Transfer
When transplanting a violet, several factors should be considered.
First, it's her age. It must be from one year or more.
Secondly, this is her state
If Saintpaulia is sick, the transplant should be postponed until she recovers.
And thirdly, it is important to take into account the quality of the future soil. It must conduct oxygen, enriching the plant with nutrients.
Fertilizer is an important element in flowering
Do not use fertilizers or other additives immediately after planting. This is due to the fact that the flower has not yet mastered enough in its environment. Further, when the nutrients of the soil run out, it is recommended to fertilize the plant. To do this, you need to choose fertilizing with nitrogen and potassium.
Reproduction
Violets can be propagated in two ways: using water or by growing in soil. The first option is used by few growers, since it is considered longer, albeit simpler. The stalk is lowered into water, and then the time is waited for the roots to reach 1 centimeter or more. After that, the plant can be safely transplanted into the soil.
The second option is considered to be more popular and faster. A leaf with a stem is immediately planted in the prepared soil. However, in this case, there is a high probability that the roots may not germinate.
If the transplant has already been carried out, it is required to correctly form the bush. One rosette should not contain more than four rows of leaves. Stale extra leaves can be safely removed. The same goes for yellowed and rotten leaves.
So that the violet is not too tall, it needs to be deepened into the soil from time to time.
How to plant?
Different varieties of Saintpaulia require different soil mixtures, but the general requirement is the air permeability of the soil, since the roots of any violets need access to oxygen. Speaking specifically about Isadora, she prefers soil containing peat, as well as perlite vermiculite and crushed charcoal. It would be useful to add a little sphagnum moss (it acts as a natural antiseptic, has a pronounced antifungal and antibacterial effect).
Small and narrow pots are suitable for saintpaulias. The best option is a container with a diameter of 10-12 cm with low sides.If the container is smaller, then the roots will be cramped, which will cause the plant to wilt. However, an excessively voluminous pot is also useless - the fact is that waterlogging begins in the ground not covered by roots, which leads to the appearance of fungal infections, as well as rotting of the roots.
Saintpaulia does not like transplanting, but if the plant has grown, then it becomes cramped in the container. In this case, the pot should be changed to a larger one. Keep in mind that unlike many other plants that require regular renewal of the top layer of the earth, here such measures can lead to the most dire consequences. The root system of Saintpaulia is shallow, so an attempt to renew the layer of the substrate entails trauma to the roots.
Depending on the purpose of the transplant, it can be done in two main ways.
Complete replacement of the substrate is a forced measure when the plant becomes ill or the quality of the soil has deteriorated over time (if it has become too hard and does not allow moisture to pass through well)
In this case, the flower is carefully removed from the pot, the roots are carefully cleaned of adhering earth, all dead elements are cut off, and the cut sites are treated with ash. After that, the violet is placed in a pot with new soil.
Transfer - required in a situation where the plant needs a larger pot
In this case, the violet is taken out together with an earthen lump and placed in a new pot with a prepared drainage layer. The resulting voids are filled with new soil mixture so that the growth point is at the level of the ground.
Potential pests
There are times when, subject to all the rules of care, the plant begins to wither and gradually die. In this case, it can be assumed that it was attacked by pests.
The most common are 2 types of pests that threaten the health of this variety of Saintpaulia.
- Scorms. These insects can be seen in foliage folds or in its sinuses. They appear, as a rule, due to the regular use of bad water. You can fight such a pest with a soap-alcohol solution or an insecticide.
- Ticks. This pest can be seen on dry or rotten leaves. In the case of the first detection, you just need to remove the insects from the plant. If the tick has become a frequent visitor, then more serious measures (insecticides) will be required.
In conclusion, we can say that the cultivation of Saintpaulia "Dance of the Galaxies" is not easy, because it is important to take care of all the conditions necessary for favorable growth. But by providing proper watering and careful care, you can get a very beautiful and healthy plant, which will become the real pride of a florist.
For information on how to properly water a violet, see the video below.
The variety "Dance of Galaxies" was created on the basis of a field violet by the breeder Konstantin Morev. Its peculiarity is in lilac petals with dotted splashes of white.
The edges are presented with a crystal white border. Dark green smooth leaves perfectly complement the composition. ”Dance of Galaxies” is unpretentious, which allows you to grow it at home.
