Botanical description of the plant
These violets with beautiful ruffled flowers were bred by Russian breeder Elena Lebetskaya. The flowers have a rather large diameter - up to 5 cm, while they form a lush inflorescence in the form of a cap, in shape resembling a blossoming rosebud. Each flower shows a different play of pink color, which, in combination with the ends of the petals (wavy, corrugated, even), gives the inflorescence a fantastic appearance.
The flowering of the Compass Rose can last throughout the spring and summer - it depends on the care taken. The leaves of this violet are also special - they are large and wavy from the base of the leaf plate to its edge and have a dark green color. The wind rose tends to lose the varietal characteristics of flowers.
Did you know? The famous German poet Johann Goethe was a great lover of violets. While hiking, he scattered the seeds of this plant in the vicinity of Weimar. Near this town, you can still see fields of violets, which the locals call “Goethe's violets”.
With the traditional propagation of violets by a leaf, this species can give monochromatic flowers - pink, red, crimson. An irregular violet is called "sportanuvsha"; even its leaves can be straight. But not all flower lovers throw away such plants, as some "sports" are not inferior in beauty to classic specimens.
Violet Ice Rose: growing and care
Violet Ice Rose: photo
Variety of violets Ice the rose does not differ in special care for itself. In order for the violet to perform decorative functions, it is necessary to correctly select the volume of the pot, as well as the soil mixture, and create the necessary parameters of heat, light and humidity.
Thus, the soil must be rich, fertile and at the same time loose enough so that air can circulate freely in it. It is optimal to use ready-made soil for violets, which contains all the necessary components.
The container for Violets RS Ice Rose should be suitable and appropriate for the size of the bush, since an excessively large pot volume will promote the development of a large number of plant roots, while very few flowers will ripen. While the small volume of the pot will not allow the growth of a large root system, so the plant will begin to bloom faster.
Lighting for the Ice Rose violet will be optimal in summer and spring-summer, when the daylight hours are long enough. In the winter months, it will be necessary to create artificial lighting, for which the use of fluorescent lamps would be an excellent option. You should also be careful when growing violets on a southern windowsill, as the scorching rays of the sun can burn the leaves of the plant.
In addition, the optimum temperature for growing Ice Rose violets will be about 20 degrees, despite its cold name. If you keep a violet PC Ice Rose at a given temperature, then it will thank you with abundant and beautiful flowering.
The humidity for the Ice Rose violet should be medium. The 50% level would be ideal. In winter, when heating devices are in operation, it is better to artificially increase the humidity level with the help of small containers filled with water. You can also put in a humidifier.
Plant propagation
A violet of the Ice Rose variety is propagated using cuttings, which are placed either directly into the prepared soil, or previously into water. If you are placing the cuttings in a glass of water, then you need to use a small amount of moisture and be patient, as this method takes longer. However, it is he who is most favorable for better rooting of the plant.
Most often, flower growers propagate the RS Ice Rose violet with the help of a leaf, which is cut with a sharp disinfected knife at an angle. A healthy leaf plate is selected as a planting material. Next, the leaves are placed in soil or water.
Watering
In order for the Ice Rose variety violet to look spectacular and not to have any problems when growing it, you should follow the simple rules of care. Water for irrigation should be warm, about 20-25 degrees and previously settled. If you water the plant with cold water, the roots can rot. When watering, it is better not to get on the leaves and flowers, since the villi retain moisture, which can lead to the formation of fungal diseases.
Transplant and pruning
Also, an adult violet Ice Rose needs to be transplanted into a larger container annually. The transplant is carried out using the transshipment method, preserving the earthen lump of the root system as much as possible. In adult plants, the lower part of the leaves is removed, the upper rosette is cut off and also rooted with a container of water, since old bushes look ugly.
Feeding
Like any indoor flowering plant, the Ice Rose violet needs fertilization, which can already be started six months after planting, since all the necessary nutrients are laid during planting. The ice rose is fed with nitrogen-containing preparations in spring and during the period of active growth of stems and leaves. During the flowering of plants, potassium-containing preparations are used. The fertilization regimen should be approximately 2 times every 14 days. In this case, it is necessary to use the solution according to the instructions indicated on it.
If a violet of the RS Ice Rose variety does not bloom, this may indicate a phosphorus deficiency in the ground, therefore, feeding with a phosphorus-containing preparation can be used. Experienced gardeners do not advise feeding violets immediately after transplanting, with a sharp change in temperature in the room, and also when the bush grows on the south side of the apartment.
Popular varieties
Green violets have a wide variety of species. The most common varieties are worth noting.
This variety is distinguished by rather large double flowers, which are distinguished by a bright cherry color with a wide green border running along the very edge. When the violet is in a cooler place, the border spreads over almost the entire flower. Then it turns green with a small cherry "bald spot" in the very middle. This makes the violet more exquisite and beautiful.
"LE-Green Rose"
These are beautiful semi-double flowers that resemble pansies. Have a pale pink color. The edges are framed with green fringes. The leaves of such a plant are slightly waxy, in addition, they have a wavy shape. The only drawback of such a violet is the rapid wilting of flowers.
"N-Green Tea"
This violet is notable for its unusual beauty. It is a large bunch of semi-double flowers. Their color is striking in its delicate white-green tint. In some cases, a pinkish color is visible at the very edges of the petals. This violet blooms for a long time. Green tea leaves are heart-shaped, dark green in color.
A violet with this name has rather large double flowers with a dark purple tint. Its edges are framed by a wide green border. Each petal is slightly twisted at the very edge, and it resembles a knot. The border is especially visible in cooler places. Flowering continues for a long time due to the fact that each flower opens slowly. The leaves of such a Saintpaulia are standard. She does not require special care.
"RS-Green Lagoon"
This Saintpaulia has a completely unusual color. Its outer petals have a pale green tint, but white is considered the main color. In addition, there are small blue strokes on almost every petal.In their shape, the flowers are a bit like cabbage forks. Many people note that over time, the color of the flower becomes darker.
Green dragon
This variety of violets differs in that it can have double and semi-double flowers, characterized by a white tint. There is a small bright green border at the very edge. However, the plant blooms for a very short time, in addition, it requires a lot of light. Otherwise, it starts to fade.
Ness pixie grin
This variety of violets was bred by foreign breeders. It is distinguished by large double flowers, similar to pansies. They have a coral coloration with a green cream rosette.
"KO-Young-green"
This variety was bred by the domestic breeder Kosobokov. The flower attracts with its delicate white double flowers, the edges of which are framed with a thick green border. Some petals may have blue patches. The leaves are medium and rounded.
"EK-Green Cockatoo"
Such a plant looks a bit like a flock of green parrots, which are located on shiny green leaves. The double flowers of this plant have an oblong shape and are associated with pansies. The petals are painted in light green color, have a bright green border.
Saintpaulia of this variety has large double white flowers that resemble pompons. The edges have a bright green border. In some colors, pink blotches can be seen in the very middle.
This variety is distinguished by rather large double flowers that have a white color. In some cases, it can be pinkish. The edges of the petals have a wide corrugated green border. The green leaves are also corrugated, with a silvery sheen.
Green horizon
This variety of violets was bred by foreign breeders. The flower itself is distinguished by white double petals with very wide green edges. When it opens, its color is completely white, however, after a while it becomes almost completely green. In addition, the longer the violet grows, the larger the flowers themselves become. The flowering itself can last for a long time. The leaves of the violet are large.
This violet has large flowers with a delicate salad tint. They are framed by a wide fringed border and have slightly serrated edges. Its leaves are wavy, with a bright green fringe around the edges.
Louisiana green
In addition to the above varieties of violets, there are still many not so popular, for example, "BO-Green Turtle".
Care advice
Caring for Saintpaulia LE-Rose of the Winds includes watering, feeding and plant transplantation.
Watering
It is recommended to water the flower only at the root, while avoiding the ingress of water droplets on the leaves. This is due to the fleecy structure of the sheet plates, due to which the water does not evaporate for a long time and does not drain from the surface of the sheet, provoking its decay.
If this is not possible, then you can also water it with tap water, previously settled for two days. Good results are obtained by wick irrigation, which allows the plant to take exactly as much moisture as it needs at the moment.
This method is carried out using a rope:
- a rope made of natural fibers 2 mm thick is passed through the substrate into the drain hole of the pot;
- the pot is placed on a jar of water, and the end emerging from the hole is dipped into the water.
Fertilizer
Feeding the violet LE-Rose of the Winds is recommended with special additives for Saintpaulias. The procedure is carried out in the spring and summer months - once every two weeks, and in the fall - once a month.
It is forbidden to feed Saintpaulia for two weeks after the transplant, as well as during the illness. As for the type of fertilizers, when building up the green mass, the main emphasis is placed on nitrogen-containing preparations, while a flowering plant requires additives based on phosphorus and potassium.
Transfer
A planned transplant of adult Saintpaulias is performed once a year in the spring.However, if the roots decay or when a whitish coating forms on the surface of the substrate, an emergency transplant is allowed. The need for regular replanting is dictated by the acidification of the old soil, which can provoke disease, and then the death of the violet.
The essence of the procedure is as follows:
- 2 cm of expanded clay is placed in a pot of a slightly larger volume than the one used, and the prepared substrate or the purchased mixture is poured on top;
- the container is filled with soil by 1/3 of the total volume, after which the plant is placed in the middle and the voids are carefully filled in;
- then the soil around the flower is compacted and watered moderately.
Starting from the third year of life, when transplanting, the plant is regularly rejuvenated - for this, part of the root processes is removed and the lower leaves are cut off.
Types of violets
There are many types of these plants for both garden and home cultivation. In this article, we will consider some of them.
Violet Wind Rose
This variety was bred by Lebetskaya and resembles real roses. The bud has a pinkish color and double edges of the bud. At the edges, the color is brighter and reaches a bright pink. The rosette consists of light green leaves. In the photo below you can see the beauty of this violet.
Chanson
Fire moths
The rosette of this variety is of a standard size, with green leaves. Flowers are dark red double with a white border on corrugated petals. This variety is the result of Mokarev's work. Spray and water from above.
Rosemary
Terry flowers, bred by Lebetskaya. The main color of the flowers is white, pink and blue spots and dots are scattered over them. Medium-sized dark green leaves. Very beautiful violet with ruffled petals.
Violet black pearl
Bred by Korshunova. The flowers are huge, dark lilac in color. The leaves are dark green. If this variety deteriorates, then a new variety of the Gray Ocean may turn out. A very beautiful rich flower that looks great against a green background of leaves.
Sea wolf
Bright blue bud and dense green leaves. The flowers are quite large, up to eight centimeters. This variety was bred by Korshunova. A chic volumetric flower with corrugated petals against a background of terry green leaves will become a real decoration of any interior.
Viscount
Unusual violet with lilac, fringed flowers bordered with white color against the background of the dark foliage of the rosette. They bloom with a very thick cap. Flowers are small, medium-sized rosette.
Marquise
Lovely bright pink violet. Large double pink stars with a lilac border along the edges of the petals. Rosette with dark green leaves. Insanely beautiful variety. Favorite of the fair sex.
Violet fire moth
Maroon flowers on a dark green background look quite unusual. The flower is velvety, the leaves are wavy glossy. Very beautiful violet, looks gorgeous.
Jan Caprice
Flowers and leaves of this variety are bordered with a white fringe. The flowers are white with jagged edges. This variety was bred by Puminova. This violet cannot be confused with any variety. The variegated leaves of the rosette can be seen immediately before flowering.
The magic of love
This variety was bred by Korshunova. Huge flowers with scalloped petals, like a hairy ball. The flowers are maroon, have a beautiful white border around the edge of the petals. Dark green leaves.
- LE Macho. The flowers of this variety are star-shaped and dark purple in color. At the tips of the petals there is a white border that plays on the contrast of colors. Oval leaves, medium-sized rosette, green leaves.
- Sorano. This variety will turn any windowsill into a blooming unusual garden. This violet is quite exotic in color. Her flowers are bright pink with blue stripes. The flowers are large enough. Medium rosette with green leaves.
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Your majesty. This variety is the result of Makuni selection and is very popular with violet growers. Terry pink flowers. The leaves are wavy and bright green.Very unpretentious, reproduces well.
Violets
Winter smiles
This variety is notable for its unusual coloration. The flowers are semi-double in the shape of a star, pink in color, going into crimson at the edges of the petals. The petals are bordered with a light green border. Medium-sized rosette with green foliage.
The main thing is to remember that no matter what violet the florist chooses, he must properly care for it, and this is:
- correct watering;
- normal indoor humidity;
- lack of drafts;
- fertilized soil;
- timely transplant.
When and how it blooms
If the care of the plant is correct, then the buds will appear regularly as the old flower stalks wither. If there is no goal to get seeds, then the wilted flowers, along with the legs, are carefully removed immediately after wilting.
Types of flowers
Violets can have corollas with divided and fused petals, the edges of which are even, serrated, terry. The color is monochromatic, multi-colored, with specks, contrasting border.
Flower shapes
Hybrids with flowers resembling rosebuds are very popular. In addition, there are other forms:
- bell;
- cup-shaped (bowl);
- "Wasp" - with protruding long tips (wasp);
- "Pansy" (pansy);
- "Star" (star);
- scallop;
- terry and semi-double;
- simple (5 fused petals).
Flowering period
On average, homemade Saintpaulias bloom for 8 months a year. The period may be different, depending on the variety, illumination, plant age. More often it covers the warm season, but nothing prevents the violet from blooming in winter, if all the necessary conditions have been created for this.
Compared to many other flowering indoor plants, Saintpaulia Winter Rose is very unpretentious. The opportunity to admire its unusually large and bright flowers all year round pays for the collector's efforts to find it in stores where this beautiful variety can be found more and more often.
