Reproduction
A common violet can be easily propagated using leaf cuttings, but with a chimera, things are a little more complicated. Let us dwell on the methods of reproduction of this plant.
- Rooting of peduncles. For this, there is a bract and a kidney on Saintpaulia, which is dormant. During the rooting of the peduncle, the bud is able to come out of the dormant state and develop into a baby, while retaining all the "chimeric" features.
- Rooting the apex. For the procedure, it is necessary to cut off the top of the violet without damaging the growth points. After that, you can proceed to planting in a pot filled with substrate. For the formation of the root system, the top should be kept in greenhouse conditions for 30 days.
- Violation of the growth point of the flower. When the top is removed from the violet, the saintpaulia remains without growth points, as a result of which stepchildren are formed. The latter are separated and rooted, but at the same time the fantasy coloration is preserved.
The subtleties of growing
To achieve the best results, there are a number of important recommendations to keep in mind when growing Lituanica violets. The growing flower will need to be carefully monitored.
- Humidity. The air humidity should be quite high, since the Lituanica violet does not tolerate severe dryness. To moisturize the plant as effectively as possible, you can use water with pebbles - place it next to the pot.
- Temperature. Lituanika is highly sensitive to temperature influences. For such a violet, both too high and very low temperatures are harmful. Growing such flowers, you will need to control temperature indicators - the house should not be too warm or cold.
- Lighting. Such a plant does not treat artificial light well, therefore it is recommended to place it next to a window. The light must act on the violet for at least 12 hours, otherwise you will still have to use additional artificial lighting.
- Pot. For such plants, it is better to select low and wide pots. When deciding which container to use, you should look at the edges of the pots. Since the stems of Lituanica violets often hang down, the edges should be smooth.
- Priming. The primer should be chosen lightweight and breathable. If it is heavy and wet, the plant may start to rot. It is not recommended to lay the ground - peat and perlite with vermiculite are very well suited as a base. The ready-made mixture can be purchased at the store, which usually combines all the components that are ideal for the plant.
